Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 22 May 2001

Vol. 536 No. 5

Written Answers. - Garda Complaints Board.

Tony Gregory

Question:

330 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the reform process for the Garda Complaints Board; the timescale involved; and if he will ensure that community voluntary sector groups working with young people at risk will have a meaningful role and representation within the process. [14977/01]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue)

I am in the process of finalising proposals which I will submit to the Government as quickly as possible in relation to new measures to be introduced to improve the arrangements for dealing with complaints against the Garda Síochána. I have noted the points the Deputy has put forward in this regard and I will take them into account in the context of the relevant issues.