Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023

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Creates a Board to oversee An Garda Síochána and establishes new oversight bodies: a Police Ombudsman office, a Policing and Community Safety Authority, and an Independent Examiner of Security Legislation.
Protects the Garda Commissioner's independence in performing duties and sets new procedures for appointing members and staff to An Garda Síochána.
Establishes community safety partnerships and a National Office for Community Safety to improve public safety through collaboration between government departments, public bodies, and local communities.