Ireland
McAleese appoints three to garda commission
Friday, 10 February 2006 22:59
President Mary McAleese has appointed the three members of the new Garda Ombudsman Commission.
It is to be chaired by Judge of the High Court, Mr Justice Kevin Haugh.
Its other two members are former Irish Times editor, Conor Brady and Carmel Foley who resigned earlier today as Director of Consumer Affairs.
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The Minister for Justice has said the Commission will be up and running by the start of next year.
It will have powers to investigate complaints of serious wrongdoing by members of the garda and will have an annual budget of ¤10 million.
Audio & Video
- News At One: Senator Maurice Hayes, who chaired a review group on setting up the commission, speaks about the powers the new body will have
- Nine News: Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, reports as President Mary McAleese appoints three to the new commission
- Six One News: Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, reports as President Mary McAleese appoints three members to the commission
- One News: Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, reports that the commission will investigate complaints of serious wrong-doing by gardaí
