Justice & Equality Committee to focus on Garda Síochána oversight and accountability

Committee Chairman Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD said: “Tomorrow’s meeting provides the Committee with an opportunity to revisit our report on Garda Oversight and Accountability published in December 2016. We will meet with the Garda Síochána Inspectorate. The objectives of the Garda Síochána Inspectorate are to ensure that the resources available to the Garda Síochána are used to maintain and achieve the highest levels of effectiveness and efficiency in its operation and administration as measured against best international practice. At our meeting we will examine our report with representatives from the Garda Síochána Inspectorate and look at progress in implementing the Committee’s recommendations. The Inspectorate will also discuss its recent report on Responding to Child Sexual Abuse.”

The meeting will take place at 9am in Committee Room 2, Leinster House.

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