Seanad debates
Wednesday, 14 May 2003
Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Second Stage.
Senator Jim Walsh outlined some of the issues arising from perceived wrongdoing by states or state agencies. He will be aware that there is a police inspectorate Bill currently before the Oireachtas which will beef up the complaints system. We will be establishing an ombudsman to replace the Garda Síochána Complaints Board which everyone now accepts is not operating very effectively. This will be a much more robust operation, and we expect the legislation to be brought before this House shortly.
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