KENNY WELCOMES REPORT OF JUSTICE COMMITTEE ON GARDA OVERSIGHT LAWS

Posted on October 9, 2014 5:24 PM   |   Permanent Link   

"Dublin Bay North Labour TD Sean Kenny has welcomed the publication by the Oireachtas Justice Committee, of which is a member, of a report that reviews the laws that govern the oversight of An Garda Siochana."

"Earlier this year, the Justice Committee initiated a process to examine the quality of the legislation governing the oversight of An Garda Siochana and to recommend whatever changes it saw necessary, and to make these recommendations in conjunction with the reforms that were being carried out by the Government."

"The Committee invited written submissions from the public and various stakeholders. The input received by the Committee provided over the course of this process serves as the foundation for the recommendations outlined in this report. Also, the Committee reviewed processes currently in use in both Northern Ireland and Scotland."

"The overall aim is to ensure a Police Service, as opposed to a Police Force, that adapts to the demands of the 21st century. During the year, the Committee prepared an interim report for the Minister, outlining what it viewed as the most important recommendations at that stage of the process. These recommendations are further included in this report, along with other issues identified over the course of the review."

"The Committee agrees that reform of An Garda Síochána oversight mechanisms is a matter of the highest importance, and should be addressed carefully. The Committee recommends that the Minister considers the suggested solutions detailed in this report."