Gardaí Concerned Over Non-Compliance with Domestic Violence Order Self-Report Policy
Gardaí have expressed concerns regarding the adherence to a policy requiring members of the force to self-report if they are subject to a domestic violence order. This policy, introduced in January 2025, mandates that any garda who is the respondent of such an order must notify the organization. However, it has come to light that at least one member has allegedly failed to comply with this requirement. The policy covers various types of domestic violence orders, including safety, barring, protection, and interim barring orders. Despite the policy's intent, there is apprehension that other members may also be neglecting to report, as the organization lacks a mechanism to automatically identify such cases due to privacy rules. Former garda Margaret Loftus criticized the policy as ineffective, highlighting the challenges in enforcement and the potential for non-compliance to go unnoticed. 
