Equality, Diversity & Inclusion : Strategy Statement & Action Plan 2020 - 2021

Abstract

An Garda Síochána is committed to fulfil its obligations under the Employee Equality Acts; in this regard, we strive to promote full equality for all Garda members, Garda Reserve members, and Garda staff, and to eliminate discrimination on the grounds of age, gender, disability, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, race, religious belief, or membership of the traveller community. Beyond this, An Garda Síochána recognises that achieving greater diversity of socio-economic and educational background, as well as cognitive diversity among our personnel, are key priorities. Our EDI Strategy Statement and Action Plan aims to proactively build a culture of awareness and respect for equality, diversity and inclusion matters which permeates the workplace. The Strategy is consistent with the themes and objectives of the following: Strategy Statement 2019 - 2021 -- People Strategy 2019 - 2021 -- Diversity & Integration Strategy 2019 - 2021 -- Ethics Strategy 2019 - 2021 -- Human Rights Strategy 2020 - 2022 -- Findings of the Cultural Audit -- Initiatives under the Implementation Plan, A Policing Service for our Future ("APSFF") for the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland ("CoFPI").