Vol. 542 No. 5
405 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to review the efficiency of the Garda Síochána in respect of staffing practices, equipment, administration and all other aspects of the Conroy Commission in the 1960s; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25041/01]
The recommendations of the Conroy Commission have, in the past 30 years, to a large degree been fully implemented. Further major improvements over and above those recommended by the commission have taken place in those years. The commission's report has now been overtaken by the strategic management initiative which conducted a fundamental review of all aspects of the efficiency and effectiveness of the Garda Síochána. That review was completed in November 1997. The Government appointed a steering group in February 1998. Implementation of the SMI recommendations will position the Garda organisation to respond efficiently and effectively to the challenges it faces in this new millennium.
