August 13, 2007
Source: Independent.ie
A SIKH member of the Garda Reserve is banned from wearing his ceremonial headdress, the turban.
Integration Minister Conor Lenihan last night backed up the Garda Siochana ruling, saying immigrants to this country must accept our culture.
Minister Lenihan said he has discussed the Sikh case with the Garda Commissioner Noel Conroy.
The gardai are currently forming their views about ethnic forms of headgear for members of the force and the reserve.
As turbans are worn by Sikh police officers elsewhere, most notably the London Metropolitan Police, a compromise may be reached.