Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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139. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the statutory inquiry under section 42 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 concerning a person (details supplied). [21797/17]

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. In accordance with section 42 (3A) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, there is a requirement for me to consult with the Policing Authority with regard to the setting up of the inquiry. That consultation process has been completed and I intend to proceed with the making of the necessary Order for the establishment of the inquiry shortly.

I have recently written to the solicitors for the person referred to by the Deputy with a copy of the terms of reference for the inquiry.