Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 September 2011
119 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to establish a Garda child protection unit in the R and J districts of the Dublin region; if so, the number of gardaí by rank in each unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24309/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by the Garda Authorities that the Sexual Crime Management Unit forms part of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Investigation Unit of the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
The Unit is not District-based but rather has a national remit. Its functions include evaluating and monitoring the investigation of child sexual abuse and other offences. To perform these functions it has contact with the investigating Garda and local senior Garda management. The objective is to ensure, by reference to best practice, that investigations are pursued promptly and properly. The Unit is the central point of contact for Divisional and District Senior Investigating Officers tasked with investigating this type of offence. The unit also monitors the implementation of the revised Children First Guidelines — Children First : National Guidance for the protection and welfare of Children, 2011.
