It has been reported that middle-ranking members of An Garda Síochána frequently have to resort to using Google and Citizens Information in order to better understand the details of new laws and legislation that they were unsure or, in some instances, unaware of.

They claim that this is mainly due to lack of proper training that would be required to keep their knowledge up to date and ensure a more comprehensive understanding of the law as it continues to be revised.

Inadequately Prepared for New Legislation

Speaking at an annual three-day conference conference in Co. Cavan, Cormac Moylan, president of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (ASGI), stated that members of the police force were inadequately prepared for a number of laws introduced this year due to a lack of training, such as the Domestic Violence Act, a topic of grave importance that has previously been covered on this blog.

Raising his concerns, Mr Moylan addressed the conference, saying that the ASGI has developed “serious concerns” over the last 12 months in relation to a severe lack of IT training for Gardaí.

“We are accessing Google and citizen information services to upskill ourselves”, said Mr Moylan, and went on to say that he did not expect relevant training for Garda forces until next November.

Gardaí Must be Listened to

In an era where new legislation is enacted quickly and solid IT systems are a stable of every modern, functioning workplace and organisation, it is unacceptable that members of our national police force find themselves having to resort to Google and Citizens Information to search for the applicable knowledge that they require.

Although Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan denies that there is an issue with training, the ASGI is a forum where Gardaí can raise matters pertinent to their jobs and feel that their concerns are being listened to and understood. If they feel that they are not in receipt of the appropriate training they require in order to competently perform their duties and protect/inform citizens of the protective legislation that exists and will be introduced, then it is critical that those voices are listened to. 

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It has been reported that middle-ranking members of An Garda Síochána frequently have to resort to using Google and Citizens Information in order to better understand the details of new laws and legislation that they were unsure or, in some instances, unaware of.

They claim that this is mainly due to lack of proper training that would be required to keep their knowledge up to date and ensure a more comprehensive understanding of the law as it continues to be revised.

Inadequately Prepared for New Legislation

Speaking at an annual three-day conference conference in Co. Cavan, Cormac Moylan, president of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (ASGI), stated that members of the police force were inadequately prepared for a number of laws introduced this year due to a lack of training, such as the Domestic Violence Act, a topic of grave importance that has previously been covered on this blog.

Raising his concerns, Mr Moylan addressed the conference, saying that the ASGI has developed “serious concerns” over the last 12 months in relation to a severe lack of IT training for Gardaí.

“We are accessing Google and citizen information services to upskill ourselves”, said Mr Moylan, and went on to say that he did not expect relevant training for Garda forces until next November.

Gardaí Must be Listened to

In an era where new legislation is enacted quickly and solid IT systems are a stable of every modern, functioning workplace and organisation, it is unacceptable that members of our national police force find themselves having to resort to Google and Citizens Information to search for the applicable knowledge that they require.

Although Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan denies that there is an issue with training, the ASGI is a forum where Gardaí can raise matters pertinent to their jobs and feel that their concerns are being listened to and understood. If they feel that they are not in receipt of the appropriate training they require in order to competently perform their duties and protect/inform citizens of the protective legislation that exists and will be introduced, then it is critical that those voices are listened to. 

* In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement. *

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