Guerin commission terms
Collins asks when the Guerin-related commission’s terms of reference will be published; the Tánaiste says proposals are being finalised for Government consideration.
That is a damning indictment of the Government-----
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----given a situation where we have had no applicant for a position of Secretary General in a major Government Department.
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Would the Government consider making time available to debate that?
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In regard to the independent policing authority, I am happy to say the heads were cleared on Tuesday and it is a priority for drafting. That is very good progress in regard to an issue which is very important for our democracy and for the Garda Síochána, which is so important for the protection of our citizens.
In regard to the terms of reference for Guerin, I do not have an exact timeline. Deputy Moynihan was contacted recently by the Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, to indicate that she is finalising proposals and that she will be bringing those proposals to Government shortly.
On the issue of the filling of vacancies and TLAC-----