Seanad debates

Tuesday, 8 April 2003

Garda Síochána (Police Co-Operation) Bill 2003: Second Stage.

 

There is symmetry in the ombudsman position that needs to be represented. There should be some indication that the Garda ombudsman's office will be set up as quickly as possible. There is no mention of the Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman in the Bill but presumably a member of the Garda in Northern Ireland will come under that jurisdiction when in service, if a complaint is made. It seems strange to have parallel secondments on quite different arrangements. It is an argument for expediting the appointment of a Garda ombudsman. I do not think the converse is true, that we should hold up the Bill until we get the other because the Bill is urgent and important.

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