Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 September 2014
298. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the establishment of the new Garda authority; when this authority will be fully functional; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35451/14]
View answerThe Government has undertaken to put in place a comprehensive programme of justice reform, a key element of which is the establishment of a new independent policing authority. The Cabinet Committee on Justice Reform, chaired by An Taoiseach, is charged with overseeing the project.
In that context the preparation of a General Scheme of a Bill to make provision for the policing authority is at an advanced stage in my Department and the Deputy can be assured that it will continue to be dealt with on a priority basis.
