John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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118. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress being made in establishing a statutory inquiry relative to complaints made by a person (details supplied); the timeline for the inquiry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5505/17]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The Inquiry to which the Deputy refers is to be established following my acceptance of a recommendation by the panel of the Independent Review Mechanism. The role of the Independent Review Mechanism was to review complaints of Garda misconduct.

Officials in my Department have consulted with the Office of the Attorney General with regard to matters concerning the establishment of this inquiry, its terms of reference and who will be appointed to conduct it. At this stage, draft terms of reference have been prepared. In accordance with section 42 (3A) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, there is a requirement to consult with the Policing Authority with regard to the draft terms of reference. The consultation with the Policing Authority is now complete. I hope to be in a position to proceed to the establishment of the inquiry shortly.