Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 June 2016
35. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the action that has been taken, given the Garda Síochána Inspectorate report on policing in December 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17124/16]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware I published the report of the Garda Síochána Inspectorate "Changing Policing in Ireland - Delivering a Visible, Accessible and Responsive Service" on 9 December 2015. The report makes some 80 recommendations in relation to the structures of An Garda Síochána, its deployment practices, culture, human resources practices and financial management. Some of the recommendations are far-reaching and, if implemented, would involve a fundamental restructuring of An Garda Síochána across the country. In view of this I put a process in place to seek the views of the Garda Commissioner and other bodies to whom recommendations are directed. The responses received are currently under consideration in my Department.
