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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will resume in public session. The purpose of the first part of today's session is to meet representatives from the Policing Authority to discuss two main issues. First, we will revisit the committee's report, published in December 2016, in respect of Garda oversight and accountability and consider what progress has been made in this area in the meantime, including implementation of the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Ms Feehily. On members' indications, as some members were earlier than they might ordinarily be, I wish to make clear that I am taking members as they have indicated here since we first convened this morning.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will allow Deputy Wallace to make one more point. We had a lengthy engagement earlier and I am minded of another set of guests coming in afterwards. I would ask members to contract their questioning and keep it as tight as possible.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I think that has been acknowledged. The order of speakers is Deputies Clare Daly, O'Callaghan and Ó Laoghaire, followed by Senator Conway and Deputies Jack Chambers and Kelly. I ask members to be mindful that we have another delegation waiting. We have made a mistake in trying to facilitate two bodies this morning. I apologise to the delegation from the Garda Síochána...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have two points to make. I have had to take the decision to excuse the representatives of the Garda Síochána Inspectorate, Mr. Mark Toland and his colleagues. They understood that we have overextended our engagement here this morning. We will meet them in a stand-alone engagement to discuss the very important matters discussed today. Today's engagement with the representatives...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy O'Callaghan. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire is next. For the information of the committee he will be followed by Senator Martin Conway, Deputy Jack Chambers and Deputy Alan Kelly. Anyone else who wishes to speak may indicate.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: May I step in?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, I merely want to make a brief point for everybody. I would indicate that Deputy Ó Laoghaire has taken the shortest time so far. I am only reflecting to members that I had overlooked, and was reminded only a short time ago, that we are likely to have a vote in the Dáil Chamber some time after 1 p.m. I have sent a text to check. I do not want to curtail anybody. I want all...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Senator Conway's contribution has been noted. I think that would be fair to say. Ms Feehily has noted the Senator's remarks. I do not want Deputy Chambers and Deputy Kelly to fall out with me. I have a great respect for them both. I have listened very carefully to Ms Feehily throughout. She indicated that she needs a short break. Is that still the case?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Absolutely. We will take the briefest of breaks. I know that Ms Feehily and Ms Hall will be as quick as possible.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will now hear from the two remaining questioners.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not think it requires a further response. The point has been made by Deputy Jack Chambers and previous speakers.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Deputy is not last. I have not asked my questions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before we conclude, I will not go over all the issues we have addressed this morning, but I take the opportunity to refer to the committee report we published in December 2016. It noted that the Garda Síochána (Policing Authority Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 makes provision for the Policing Authority to appoint persons to the senior ranks of An Garda Síochána and...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has that been done?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Almost all. There is still a job of work.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The statutory remit of the Policing Authority must be expanded to include the following function responsibility and I ask Ms Feehily to give me a "Yes" or "No" response to the following questions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It includes to supervise the functioning of the Garda Commissioner's office and supervise the discharge of functions by the Commissioner.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It has not happened yet.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It also includes to appoint, supervise and, where appropriate, discipline senior management within An Garda Síochána.