Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021

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• Updates laws to reflect new Garda structure: replaces 'districts' with 'divisions' and 'areas' across relevant legislation.
• Allows some Garda functions to be performed by different ranks; lets inspectors handle tasks previously requiring superintendents.
• Permits sex offender and criminal justice notifications at any Garda station the Commissioner designates, replacing fixed location requirements.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   9 Sep 2021
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   22 Sep 2021
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   22 Sep 2021
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   10 Nov 2021
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   10 Nov 2021
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   10 Nov 2021
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   27 Jan 2022
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   3 Feb 2022
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   6 Apr 2022
10. Cream List 33rd Dáil

    27 Apr 2022
11. Enacted

    4 May 2022