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Delegation of functions of Commissioner under this Act
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152. (1) The Commissioner may, in writing, delegate any of his or her functions under this Act to—
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(a) members of the Garda Síochána specified by rank or name, or
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(b) members of the civilian staff of the Garda Síochána by grade, position, name or otherwise.
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(2) A delegation under this section may—
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(a) relate to the performance of a function either generally or in a particular case or class of case or in respect of a particular matter,
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(b) be made subject to conditions or restrictions, and
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(c) be revoked or varied by the Commissioner at any time.
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(3) The delegation of a function under this section does not preclude the Commissioner from performing the function.
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(4) Where the functions of the Commissioner under a provision of this Act are delegated to a person, any references in that provision to the Commissioner shall be construed as references to that person.
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(5) An act or thing done by a person pursuant to a delegation under this section has the same force and effect as if done by the Commissioner.
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