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Solemn declaration.
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16.— (1) On being appointed, each member of the Garda Síochána shall make before a Peace Commissioner a declaration in the following form:
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“I hereby solemnly and sincerely declare before God that—
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• I will faithfully discharge the duties of a member of the Garda Síochána with fairness, integrity, regard for human rights, diligence and impartiality, upholding the Constitution and the laws and according equal respect to all people,
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• while I continue to be a member, I will to the best of my skill and knowledge discharge all my duties according to law, and
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• I do not belong to, and will not while I remain a member form, belong to or subscribe to, any political party or secret society whatsoever.”.
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(2) The words “before God” may be omitted from the declaration at the request of the declarant.
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