Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024

Direction and control of An Garda Síochána

56. Members of garda personnel shall—

(a) be subject to the direction and control of the Garda Commissioner in carrying out their functions (including any functions held by virtue of the member’s particular rank or grade),

(b) carry out lawful orders, and

(c) perform all appointed duties and attend to all matters within the scope of the member’s office or area of responsibility in a lawful, professional, punctual and prompt manner.