Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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93. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on the promised culture audit within An Garda Síochána; if he has received an interim report; his plans to publish this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3834/18]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware the conduct of a culture audit development is one of the initiatives included in the Garda Commissioner's Modernisation and Renewal Programme 2016-2021.

The Policing Authority is performing the important task of overseeing the delivery of this ambitious reform programme and is reporting to me on a regular basis.  The Authority has produced four valuable reports to date, the most recent completed in December 2017, providing a critical analysis of progress. I would refer the Deputy to those reports which are available on my Department's website www.justice.iefor an update on the progress of the reform programme generally and specific initiatives.

I have requested the Commissioner for an update on the current status of the culture audit and I will write to the Deputy on receipt of same.