Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 July 2022
192. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the memorandum of understanding between An Garda Síochána and the Corporate Enforcement Authority has been finalised and signed off. [39279/22]
View answerI signed the orders providing for the commencement of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Act 2021 and the establishment of the Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) on 5th July and 6th July, respectively.
I am confident that the extra staff and additional funding will ensure that the new Authority can really make a difference and meet the differing and evolving demands of its remit, which includes investigation, prosecution, supervision and advocacy
The Garda Commissioner has committed additional Garda Síochána resources being made available to the CEA. The members of An Garda Síochána assigned to the CEA will increase from 7 to 16. The total increase in the overall headcount for the new CEA will be nearly 50% over previous levels. Recruitment for these positions is underway. These additional Garda resources are in line with Government’s vision for the new Authority; the CEA’s statutory functions; and the Director’s assessment of the CEA’s Garda staffing needs.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the CEA and An Garda Síochána was agreed and signed on 3rd June 2022. The MoU formalises arrangements between the two entities on a range of matters, including the procedure by which secondees are selected. It provides for ongoing co-operation between the two bodies to ensure both organisations work effectively to fulfil their respective independent statutory obligations.
