Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 8 December 2021

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality

General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2021

Photo of Patrick CostelloPatrick Costello (Dublin South Central, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

No, it is in the context of stop and search being limited. Equally, there was mention of the negative impact on communities and relations with the Garda. In the UK, only 1% of instances where people are stopped and searched result in an arrest. Should we be legislating for it or should we be trying to end the practice?

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