Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024

Response by Taoiseach to reports of Independent Examiner

248. (1) The Taoiseach shall, within 3 months of the receipt by him or her of—

(a) an annual report submitted under section 244 (1),

(b) a special report submitted under subsection (1) or (3) of section 245 , or

(c) a report submitted under section 246 (1),

issue a response to the Independent Examiner on behalf of the Government.

(2) A response under subsection (1) shall address any recommendations made in a report referred to in that subsection in respect of which it is issued.

(3) The Taoiseach shall ensure that a copy of a response under subsection (1) is laid before each House of the Oireachtas as soon as practicable.