Enacted 109/2021
Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021
- Introduced
- 9 Sep 2021
- Last updated
- 11 Sep 2024
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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
- First Stage 33rd Dáil9 Sep 2021
- Second Stage 33rd Dáil22 Sep 2021
- Committee Stage 33rd Dáil22 Sep 2021
- Report Stage 33rd Dáil10 Nov 2021
- Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil10 Nov 2021
- Second Stage 26th Seanad10 Nov 2021
- Committee Stage 26th Seanad27 Jan 2022
- Report Stage 26th Seanad3 Feb 2022
- Fifth Stage 26th Seanad6 Apr 2022
- Cream List 33rd Dáil27 Apr 2022
- Enacted4 May 2022