Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 March 2004
366 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to recruitment for the new Garda ombudsman office; the number of staff that will be employed; the positions of same; when the positions will be advertised and the locations in which; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7472/04]
View answerIt is the Government's intention that the new Garda ombudsman commission as provided for in the Garda Síochána Bill 2004 will be established as soon as possible following its enactment. The Bill will complete second stage in the Seanad on 11 March 2004.
As I have already indicated in replies to questions on this particular matter on 15 October and 25 November 2003, it would be premature at this stage of the process to indicate what the likely staffing complement or other arrangements for the new body will be.
