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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

Pa Daly: In respect of amendment No. 20, we understand that Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, pointed out it is under an obligation under section 169 to work in a timely manner. However, the Garda is under no obligation to co-operate with GSOC to achieve this. Therefore, this amendment to delete lines 4 and 5 and substitute “to ensure that An Garda Síochána...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...in the eyes of the public and lead to a lack of clarity regarding investigator roles and the lead agency in such investigations. In parallel with the legislative process, my Department is working with both An Garda Síochána and GSOC on planning for the implementation of the Bill, including with regard to the protocols for the conduct of joint investigations. Through these...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...placed on the police ombudsman to inform the Garda Commissioner of his or her decision without delay. In the context of live investigations, clear communication is key. The current workload of GSOC, which will become the police ombudsman under the Bill, comprises predominantly retrospective complaints. That is to change with its expanded remit under the Bill. Incidents of concern...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

Pa Daly: I move amendment No. 125: In page 192, line 18, to delete “18 months” and substitute “24 months”. Sometimes in preparing a file for prosecution, GSOC feels under pressure within the 18-month timeframe because complaints are often close to the wire and received late within the 12-month window. That is why the amendment has been tabled.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...a relatively recent period in legislative terms of around eight years. No. 179 of the general scheme of the Bill proposed the same time limit. The general scheme was considered at length by An Garda Síochána, GSOC and the DPP. I am not aware of any concern raised by any of those organisations that would give rise to a need to extend the period from 18 months to 24. I will...