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Justice Minister Simon Harris said new law will not compel the Garda Commissioner to respond in a 'timely manner' to the new Police Ombudsman as it could interfere with his or her independence
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Minister McEntee publishes General Scheme of landmark Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill You are here: Home 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...