Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 444: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals to measure Garda performance in each division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4984/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Garda corporate strategy and annual policing plans outline the objectives of the force. The annual policing plan details policing policy for the year setting measurable performance indicators. The progress made towards achieving this level of performance is subsequently contained in the annual report.

The Garda Síochána Bill, which is before Dáil Éireann, will comprehensively modernise the law governing the force. It will set out the role and objectives of the force and clarify its relationship with the Minister and Government. There will be formal provision for the setting of policing priorities and the establishment of performance targets. The Garda Commissioner will then formally be required to submit a three-yearly strategy statement and an annual policing plan.