Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024

Chapter 8

Special inquiries relating to administration, operation, practice or procedure of An Garda Síochána or conduct of members of garda personnel

Interpretation (Part 2) (Chapter 8)

81. (1) In this Chapter—

“appointed person” has the meaning assigned to it by section 82 (1)(b);

“final report” has the meaning assigned to it by section 82 (1)(c);

“inquiry” means an inquiry ordered by the Minister under section 82 (1);

“interim report” has the meaning assigned to it by section 88 (1);

“legal costs” means fees, disbursements, charges and expenses included in a bill of costs in respect of a practising barrister or practising solicitor, or both (within the meaning of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 );

“replacement appointed person” has the meaning assigned to it by section 89 (1).

(2) Where an order under section 89 (1) is made, a reference in this Chapter to an appointed person shall be construed as including a reference to a replacement appointed person.