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The Garda Síochána are aided by an auxiliary force called the Garda Síochána Reserve, often simply called Garda Reserve. The position was created in 2006, with a planned 4,000 persons to join the Reserve according to An Garda Síochana Act 2005. The force are mainly involved in legislation relating to traffic, public order, theft and burglary.
The Garda Síochána Act 2005 provides for the establishment of a Garda Reserve, consisting of approximately 1,000 people, or 10% of the regular force. Its purpose is to supplement the work of Garda Síochána's regular members. [2] The first 900 recruits to the Reserve were expected to be in place by September 2006.
William P. Quinn (5 March 1900 – 10 January 1978) was born in Inniskeen, County Monaghan, Ireland.He was the son of Thomas J. Quinn, the principal of the National School.
Michael Staines became the first Garda Commissioner in February 1922, when the force was founded as the Civic Guard. [4]Traditionally, the Commissioner is the highest-ranking police officer in the state, however the selection process for the position is now open to candidates from outside the force, outside a law enforcement agency and outside of Ireland.
Ranks of the Garda Síochána Rank Commissioner Deputy commissioner Assistant commissioner Surgeon Chief superintendent Superintendent Inspector Sergeant Garda Garda reserve Student Student reserve Irish name Coimisinéir: Leas Choimisinéir: Cúntóir-Choimisinéir: Máinlia: Ard-Cheannfort: Ceannfort: Cigire: Sáirsint: Garda Ionaid: Mac ...
Student Garda epaulette. The training programme for Recruit Gardaí initially offered at Templemore remained similar to that conducted in the Phoenix Park, which provided for 18 weeks training before being allocated to a Garda Station. After one year "on the job" each Recruit Garda returned to Templemore for a one-month "refresher course".
In July 2023, the GRA announced that rank-and-file Gardaí would be balloted on a motion of no-confidence in the Garda Commissioner over roster disputes. [9] Commissioner Drew Harris stated that regardless of the outcome of the vote, he would not be leaving his position. [10] The vote was passed with 98.7% voting in favour and 1.3% against. [11]
An Taca Síochána had the power of arrest and wore a uniform, and were allowed to leave the reserve or sign-up as full members of the Garda Síochána at the end of the war before the reserve was disbanded. The reserve was established by the Emergency Powers (Temporary Special Police Force) Order 1939.