Written answers

Tuesday, 22 March 2005

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Garda Deployment

8:00 pm

Jim Glennon (Dublin North, Fianna Fail)
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Question 469: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of the proposals to set up joint policing committees as contained in the Garda Síochána Bill 2004, the Garda representatives on the joint policing committee for a local authority area in which more than one Garda division is operational will be drawn from all Garda divisions represented in that area; if so, his views on whether this is an appropriate use of scarce Garda resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8804/05]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The precise working arrangements for the joint policing committees which it is proposed to establish under section 32 of the Bill have not been finalised. Under section 31, the guidelines for the establishment of the committees have to be drawn up following consultation with my colleague the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government. My priority, at present, is to guide the Bill through this House as quickly as possible.

Legislation should not be overly prescriptive as to the nature of the representation of any of the parties involved to allow maximum flexibility, within overall parameters, to cater for a myriad of local situations. Ultimately, it will be a matter for the Garda Commissioner to nominate individuals to represent the Garda Síochána on these committees and he will do so having regard to his overall policing priorities and day to day operational requirements.

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