Seanad debates

Tuesday, 14 July 2015

Appointment of Chairperson of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Referral to Joint Committee

 

11:30 am

Photo of Maurice CumminsMaurice Cummins (Fine Gael)
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I move:



That the proposal that Seanad Éireann recommends, pursuant to section 65(1)(b) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that Judge Mary Ellen Ring be appointed by the President to be a member and to be chairperson of the Ombudsman Commission, be referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, in accordance with Standing Order 70A(3)(j), which, not later than 16th July, 2015, shall send a message to the Seanad in the manner prescribed in Standing Order 73, and Standing Order 75(2) shall accordingly apply."

Photo of Terry LeydenTerry Leyden (Fianna Fail)
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Who is being appointed?

Photo of Ivana BacikIvana Bacik (Independent)
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That information is on the Order Paper.

Photo of Terry LeydenTerry Leyden (Fianna Fail)
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Her name should be provided.

Photo of Darragh O'BrienDarragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail)
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Her name is listed on the Order Paper.

Question put and agreed to.