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Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 43: In page 152, line 31, to delete “for malicious injuries received” and substitute “for injuries inflicted as a result of a malicious incident within the meaning of that Act”.

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 44: In page 169, line 9, to delete “a member” and substitute “such a member”.

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: At the heart of this is a desire to ensure strong co-operation and co-ordination between An Garda Síochána and the new equivalent of GSOC, whatever title is conferred on it. The purpose of this consultation is to ensure that this new incident of concern process is operable and efficient. Section 204 provides that, having notified the police ombudsman of an incident of concern, the...

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: Again, I am happy to engage further with the Deputy but, in this regard, the timeframe has already been extended from 12 to 18 months. That happened only seven years ago. Prior to setting out the timelines here, we engaged with An Garda Síochána, with GSOC and with the Director of Public Prosecutions, all of which have said they do not have any issue with the 18 months and none of...

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 47: In page 194, to delete lines 21 to 23. Section 220 provides a right of review for complainants who are dissatisfied with the determination of the police ombudsman that a complaint is inadmissible or that an investigation be discontinued. Section 220(8) currently provides the police ombudsman with the power to review a decision made under Part 6 and to take any...

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 23: In page 75, to delete lines 32 to 34.

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 24: In page 88, line 33, to delete "for malicious injuries received" and substitute "for injuries inflicted as a result of a malicious incident within the meaning of that Act". Amendment No. 24 relates to section 95 of the Bill, which provides for the secondment of members of An Garda Síochána to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. It restates, in...

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 26: In page 93, line 37, to delete "for Community Safety".

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 27: In page 97, lines 11 and 12, to delete "or, in the English language, the National Community Safety Steering Group".

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 28: In page 99, line 15, to delete "for Community Safety".

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 29: In page 99, lines 16 and 17, to delete "for Community Safety".

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 30: In page 99, lines 18 and 19, to delete "or, in the English language, the National Office for Community Safety".

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 31: In page 100, lines 8 and 9, to delete "for Community Safety".

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 32: In page 100, lines 10 and 11, to delete "for Community Safety".

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 33: In page 108, lines 10 and 11, to delete "or, in the English language, the Policing and Community Safety Authority".

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy outlined, this section of the Bill concerns functions and powers of the Policing Authority. His amendment seeks to expand its function in the carrying out of inspections. I confirm that the authority may carry out inspections either on its own initiative or at the request of the Minister. The amendment is unnecessary. Section 122 already provides for the general function of...

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 35: In page 112, line 15, to delete "authority" and substitute "Authority".

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 36: In page 121, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: "Application of Freedom of Information Act 2014 to Authority 135.(1) Notwithstanding section 6(12) of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, the obligations under that Act shall apply to the Authority on and from the establishment day of the Authority. (2) Notwithstanding section 2(1) of the Freedom of...

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I suppose that is for another discussion.

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: My understanding of the amendment is that it would remove an obligation placed on the authority to consult the Commissioner specifically and the national office for community safety before determining policing priorities. This consultation is an essential requirement. Even if it were not set out in law, it would happen. Not stating expressly that there must be consultation with the...