First Stage Lapsed 32nd Dáil 51/2016
Garda Síochána (Appointment of Senior Officers) Bill 2016
- Sponsor
- Gerry Adams
- Introduced
- 29 Jun 2016
- Last updated
- 13 Feb 2020
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- Amends Garda Síochána Acts 2005-2015 to let An tÚdarás Póilíneachta (Police Authority) appoint Garda Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.
- Changes appointment process for Ireland's top two police ranks from current system to authority-led selection.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage introduction; status is lapsed.
Stage timeline
- First Stage 32nd Dáil29 Jun 2016