Lynn Ruane (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 58:

In page 82, line 34, after “shall” to insert “,in a timely and efficient manner”.

Section 85 sets out the powers of an appointed person in the context of an inquiry relating to the administration, operation, practice or procedure of An Garda Síochána or the conduct of Garda personnel. The investigation of disciplinary matters tends to be an incredibly legalised process, prone to extensive delays in decision-making and appeals against process and outcomes. We are of the view that this is not to the benefit of the organisation as a whole or the individual members concerned and stress the need for inquiries to be conducted and resolved in an expedient fashion. The amendment simply seeks to insert a qualifier that a person directed to co-operate with an inquiry will do so in a timely and efficient manner.