Seanad debates
Tuesday, 20 May 2003
Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Committee Stage.
The issue of breach of discipline was considered in the context of the drafting of the Bill. It was decided that, if seconded members can come from the 14 – soon to be 24 – member states and be subject to 14 – again, soon to be 24 – different sets of national legislation, it would be unwise, if not impossible, to include in primary legislation a provision that would attempt to address this matter in all circumstances. While in some instances it may be appropriate for the Commissioner to report on the behaviour of a non-national who is not in his permanent employment, in other situations it would not be the correct way to proceed. We must always bear in mind that the ultimate sanction – dismissal – is not in the power of the Commissioner where members of a foreign police force are concerned.
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