Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2016
137. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the Garda Commissioner's group will conclude a review of the youth diversion programme; the group's members and terms of reference; and when the review will be published. [16053/16]
View answerI am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the review will be completed in the fourth quarter of the year. The Review Group is chaired by retired Judge Gillian Hussey and consists of representatives from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Probation Service, the Irish Youth Justice Service, University College Cork and An Garda Síochána.
The terms of reference of the Review Group are to:
(i) examine the application and administration of the Diversion Programme;
(ii) examine relevant legislation;
(iii) research international best practice on juvenile diversion; and
(iv) make recommendations.
