Minister McEntee publishes General Scheme of landmark Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill
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Minister McEntee publishes General Scheme of landmark Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill
Major draft new law recognises that community safety does not rest with An Garda Síochána alone, but requires all State services to work with local communities
Independent oversight of An Garda Síochána to be strengthened through a new Policing and Community Safety Authority, which will be provided with extra inspection powers
Ombudsman to be given greater independence and an expanded remit
Internal governance within An Garda Síochána to be enhanced, with Commissioner becoming a “true CEO” answerable to a new Garda Board