Carol Nolan (Offaly, Independent)
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541. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on the research commissioned by his Department entitled "Ethnic Monitoring in the Criminal Justice System”; if he will publish the report as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5772/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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The research titled “Research Report: An Evidence Review on Ethnic Monitoring in the Criminal Justice System," commissioned by the Department in 2022 was conducted by Maynooth University and Bracken from the University of Manitoba to, explores how other jurisdictions implement ethnic monitoring in criminal justice systems, providing insights to inform policy deliberations in the Irish context.

The research examined ethnic monitoring practices in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, England and Wales, focusing on their design, implementation, and impact. The report has been finalised and is currently being considered.