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Dr Nessa Lynch designated for appointment as a member of the new Policing and Community Safety Authority
The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, TD, has announced appointments to the senior roles created under the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024 commencing landmark reform of An Garda Síochána and its oversight bodies.
At its meeting on Tuesday 15th October, the Government designated for appointment the first Chair and members of the new Policing and Community Safety Authority, which amalgamates the current Policing Authority and Garda Inspectorate. The Government also nominated the first Independent Examiner of Security Legislation and noted the nominations to the newly created Garda Board.
Dr Nessa Lynch, UCC School of Law will join Joe Costello; Michael Feehan; Martina Maloney; Freda McKittrick; Tony O’Brien; Ken O’Leary, Emma Reidy and Dr Elaine Byrne, Chair of the PCSA.
The Authority will be responsible for overseeing and assessing in an independent and transparent manner the performance by An Garda Síochána of its function relating to policing services to support the effective provision and continuous improvement of such services to the benefit of the safety of the public. It is also required to keep the Minister informed of developments in respect of matters relating to policing services and to make recommendations to assist the Minister in coordinating and developing policy in that regard.