Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024
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Terms of reference of special inquiries | ||
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83. (1) Subject to this section, the Minister shall specify the terms of reference of an inquiry in an order under section 82 (1)(a). | ||
(2) Before specifying the terms of reference of an inquiry, the Minister may consult with such persons as he or she thinks fit. | ||
(3) Where the matter that is the subject of an inquiry relates to policing services, the Minister shall consult with the Authority before specifying the terms of reference of the inquiry. | ||
(4) The terms of reference of an inquiry shall, as appropriate and to the extent possible, specify the aspect of the administration, operation, practice or procedure of An Garda Síochána or the conduct of members of garda personnel to be inquired into with a view to ensuring that the scope of the inquiry is described precisely. | ||
(5) The Minister shall, where he or she is, under subsection (1), specifying the terms of reference of an inquiry, have regard to the objectives of having the inquiry conducted and the final report submitted— | ||
(a) as expeditiously as a proper consideration of the matters the subject of the inquiry permits, and | ||
(b) in accordance with section 86 . | ||
(6) The Minister may by order, made at any time before the submission of the final report, amend the terms of reference of an inquiry for the purpose of clarifying, limiting or extending the scope of the inquiry. | ||
(7) An appointed person shall provide the Minister with all the information required by the Minister for the purposes of the performance of his or her functions under subsection (6) and section 84 (4). | ||
(8) Subsections (2) to (5) shall apply with the necessary modifications in relation to an amendment under subsection (6) of the terms of reference of an inquiry. |