The Garda is yet to return to active duty following the attack.
Garda Padraig Scott has yet to return to work following what his colleagues have described as a "
cowardly attack" that took place last week.
Garda Scott was assaulted on the N16 in Loughan in Cavan on 28 February, and doused in petrol.
Gardaí are continuing to investigate the attack, and conducted a checkpoint at the scene on Sunday (6 March).
"Padraig is a uniform unarmed member of An Garda Síochána," said Chief Superintendent Alan McGovern on Monday (7 March).
"He commenced duty as normal on Sunday (27 February); he was a diligent member of An Garda Síochána going about his normal duties keeping people safe but as a result of a cowardly attack by unknown criminals he did not finish duty as normal that night.
"Padraig was hospitalised and remains off duty recovering from his injuries and the trauma of this attack.
"The investigation team continue to make progress in this investigation and I want to thank the public for their support and the assistance received to date.
Chief Superintendent McGovern continues to appeal for any person with any information on this attack to contact investigating Gardaí.
Members of the public can contact the investigation team at Cavan Garda station or can provide information through the Garda Confidential phone number on 1800 666 111.
Any information received will be treated with the strictest confidence.
An Garda Síochána are appealing to any person driving on the N16, Cavan, passing Loughan House Prison, or the R206 and R207 at their junction with the N16, between 7pm Sunday (27 February) and 3am Monday (28 February), and in particular any person with video footage (dashcam or other format) to contact investigating Gardaí.
An Garda Síochána are appealing for any person with any information on this incident to contact Cavan Garda Station at 049 4368800, the Garda Confidential Phone Number 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
