Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015

Public bill · Government · Presented

Creates an independent nine-member Policing Authority to oversee the Garda’s policing work, set priorities and approve plans, influence senior appointments, promote ethical standards, and improve accountability. It also gives the Authority powers to request investigations and inspections, strengthens public and local involvement in policing, and updates the roles of the Justice Minister, Garda Commissioner, Ombudsman Commission and Inspectorate.

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Bill entitled an Act to amend the Garda Síochána Act 2005 to provide for the establishment and functions of a body to be known as An tÚdarás Póilíneachta or, in the English language, the Policing Authority for the purpose of overseeing the performance by the Garda Síochána of its functions relating to policing services; to amend the provisions of that Act relating to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and the Garda Síochána Inspectorate; and to provide for related matters

Last updated 12 April 2018