Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)
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I move amendment No. 22:

In page 9, to delete lines 15 to 32 and substitute the following:“ “10. (1)The Authority, following consultation with the Government, may determine the number of persons who may be appointed to the rank of Deputy Garda Commissioner and, subject to this section, the appointment of a person to that rank shall be made by the Authority following consultation with the Government.

(2) The Authority shall not appoint a person under subsection (1) unless it has invited the Service to undertake a selection competition for that purpose and the Service has undertaken such a competition.

(3) The Authority shall agree with the Service the selection criteria and process that are to apply to the selection competition under this section.

(4) A person shall not be appointed by the Authority under subsection (1) unless it is satisfied that the person is suitable for appointment as Deputy Garda Commissioner by reason of his or her possessing such relevant experience, qualifications, training or expertise as is appropriate having regard, in particular, to the functions that may be assigned to a member of this rank.”.