The review of the Garda Síochána is currently under way and as per the Haddington Road agreement has the following terms of reference:
"To review and make recommendations on the use by An Garda Síochána of the resources available to it, with the objective of achieving and maintaining the highest levels of efficiency and effectiveness in its operation and administration. The review shall encompass all aspects of the operation and administration of the Garda Síochána, including:
- the structure, organisation and staffing of the Garda Síochána;
- the deployment of members and civilian staff to relevant and appropriate roles;
- the remuneration and conditions of service of members of An Garda Síochána including an evaluation of annualised hours/shift pay arrangements;
- the appropriate structures and mechanism for the future resolution of matters relating to pay, industrial relations and attendant matters."
The elements dealing with the remuneration and conditions of service of members of the Garda Síochána including an evaluation of annualised hours-shift pay arrangements and the appropriate structures and mechanism for the future resolution of matters relating to pay, industrial relations and attendant matters are being dealt with by Mr. Ray McGee who has now commenced this work. Mr. McGee was formerly the Deputy Head of the Labour Court and the Director of Conciliation services in the Labour Relations Commission. It is proposed that the elements of the review dealing with the structure and organisation of the Garda Síochána and the deployment of members and civilian staff to relevant and appropriate roles will be undertaken by the Garda Inspectorate and the arrangements for this are being finalised with the Labour Relations Commission.