Question 1

What does the Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014 do?

Accepted Answer

Strengthens Ombudsman Commission independence by widening complaint admissibility criteria (time limits, breach of new Code of Service), requiring mandatory supervision of all investigations, and removing serving Gardaí from its staff. Establishes Garda Síochána Independent Board with 16 members to oversee policing, human rights-proof policies, conduct five-yearly reviews, and appoint/remove Garda Commissioners—reducing ministerial control. Removes Commissioner's direct accountability to Minister, eliminates ministerial directives to Commissioner, and transfers control of policing plans and strategic decisions from Minister to the Board.

Question 2

What stage is the Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 19 Feb 2020, the Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014 is at Second Stage in 31st Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014?

Accepted Answer

The Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014 was sponsored by Mick Wallace, and was introduced on 15 May 2014.

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