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Ireland’s police still lack drug testing for officers and staff five years after promising it, despite advanced regulations.
Ireland’s police force, An Garda Siochana, still lacks a drug testing program nearly five years after announcing plans, due to delays in finalizing complex regulations.
The Department of Justice says the rules are at an advanced stage but no rollout date has been set.
Once in place, testing—already standard in other police forces and the military—would be managed by the Garda Anti-Corruption Unit, with results requiring medical review for legitimate medication.
New recruits are tested, but active officers and civilian staff are not.
Opposition parties have criticized the delay, citing concerns over corruption, public trust, and past incidents involving missing drugs.
Cinco años después de haberlo prometido, la policía de Irlanda aún carece de pruebas de detección de drogas para los agentes y el personal, a pesar de las regulaciones avanzadas.