Question
177. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí who took sick leave in the period between 15 November and 22 November 2014 in the Dublin metropolitan region south division by Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45169/17]
Answer
Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Charles Flanagan): Under Section 26(1)(b) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including personnel related matters. Accordingly, I as Minister have no role in relation to recording the number of Gardaí who were on sick leave in the Dublin Metropolitan South Division during the period referred by the Deputy.