More than 160 Gardaí were forced to miss at least a day's work last year after being seriously assaulted on duty.
52 officers had lay-offs of at least a month because of their injuries.
According to details released under the Freedom of Information Act, 162 Gardaí were so seriously assaulted on duty last year they weren't able to work for a period of time.
About half of the officers received bruises, grazes or bites but others received more long-term injuries.
Seventeen sustained closed fractures, and one officer had multiple serious injuries.
The highest number of injuries sustained was in Dublin, at 50, followed by 21 in Cork.
Jim Mulligan, the President of the Garda Representative Association, is calling for tougher action against those who assault officers;
"Mandatory sentencing is one of the things we've called for and stronger legislation to deal with people who assault members of the emergency services, including Gardaí."
He said they have also been looking for greater personal protection equipment including body-cams and tasers.
Seven officers were off duty last year for more than six months because of their injuries, while 11 were out of action for between three and six months.
