Justice & Equality Committee continues hearings on Garda Síochána oversight and accountability

Committee Chairman Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD said: “Tomorrow’s meeting provides the Committee with an opportunity to revisit our report on Garda Oversight and Accountability 2016 with two key bodies with a remit in this area – the Policing Authority and the Garda Síochána Inspectorate. The role of the Policing Authority is to enhance public confidence by independently overseeing the performance of the Garda Síochána in relation to policing, while the objectives of the Garda Síochána Inspectorate is to ensure that the resources available to the Garda Síochána are used to maintain and achieve the highest levels of effectiveness and efficiency in its operation and administration as measured against best international practice. Tomorrow we will discuss our report with both bodies and look at progress in implementing its recommendations on this subject. Members will also address issues regarding the Homicide Review to the Policing Authority’s Ms Feehily.”

The meeting will take place at 9am in Committee Room 2, Leinster House.

Committee proceedings can be viewed live here.

The Select Committee will meet in Public Session at 2pm on Thursday the 22nd of March in Committee Room 1 LH2000 to consider Committee Stage of the Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017. Minister for Justice and Equality Charles Flanagan TD will attend the meeting.

Committee proceedings can be viewed live here.

Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the move, through the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.