Garda Síochána Act 2005
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Reserve members. |
15.— (1) The Garda Commissioner may, subject to subsection (4) and the regulations, appoint persons as reserve members of the Garda Síochána to assist it in performing its functions. | |
(2) A person is not eligible to be appointed as a reserve member unless he or she has completed the prescribed training. | ||
(3) Subject to subsection (5), a reserve member has, while on duty, the same powers, immunities, privileges and duties as a person appointed under section 14 to the rank of garda. | ||
(4) The power to appoint persons under subsection (1) may be exercised only if— | ||
(a) the Garda Commissioner has submitted proposals to the Minister for the training of persons to be so appointed, and | ||
(b) regulations have been made concerning their recruitment and training and prescribing the terms and conditions of their position. | ||
(5) The Garda Commissioner may determine the range of powers to be exercised and duties to be carried out by reserve members. |