Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality
General Scheme of the Inspection of Places of Detention Bill 2022: Discussion
Mr. Mark Kelly:
To be clear, we do not investigate complaints. We have what looks like an oversight role but all it really means is that we are informed of the more serious complaints. It is a great source of frustration for my staff and me that, at present, nothing meaningful can be done when we receive the information. Processing complaints and inspection are two completely different functions, and it is not a good idea to comingle them.
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