Vol. 515 No. 6
37 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the measures, if any, he is taking to re-vamp the Garda Síochána Complaints Board; if the new structures will include members of the legal profession, elected representatives and members of the general public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6804/00]
My Department is completing a review of the operation of the Garda Síochána Complaints Act, 1986 on the basis of recommendations for change made by the Complaints Board in its reports; by the Council of Europe Committee on the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment; Garda management and by the Garda Representative Associations. I hope, as a result of this review, to be in a position shortly to bring proposals to Government for amendment of the Act. While it would not be appropriate for me to comment in detail on these proposals until Government has made its decision on them, their general thrust will be to enhance the role of the Complaints Board in investigating complaints.
