Question 1

What does the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023 do?

Accepted Answer

Establishes Board of An Garda Síochána as non-executive governance body to oversee strategy, budgets, performance and hold Garda Commissioner accountable; Commissioner gains explicit operational independence. Replaces Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission with Police Ombudsman/Deputy model; expands jurisdiction to investigate wider range of wrongdoing and expands eligibility for complaints. Creates Policing and Community Safety Authority merging Policing Authority and Garda Síochána Inspectorate functions; establishes national and local community safety partnerships requiring inter-agency cooperation.

Question 2

What stage is the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 30 Aug 2024, the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023 is at Enacted. 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 Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023?

Accepted Answer

The Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023 was sponsored by Minister for Justice, and was introduced on 19 Jan 2023.

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