Garda Síochána Act 2005
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Chapter 3 Roles of Minister and Garda Commissioner | ||
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Setting of priorities by Minister. |
20.— (1) The Minister may— | |
(a) determine, and from time to time revise, priorities for the Garda Síochána in performing its functions under section 7 , and | ||
(b) establish, and from time to time revise, levels of performance (“performance targets”) to be aimed at in seeking to achieve the objective of each priority. | ||
(2) The Minister shall— | ||
(a) consult with the Garda Commissioner before determining or revising priorities or establishing or revising performance targets, and | ||
(b) supply the Garda Commissioner with a copy of the determined priorities, the established priorities and any revisions to those priorities or performance targets. | ||
(3) As soon as practicable after determining or revising priorities and after establishing or revising performance targets, the Minister shall cause a copy of the priorities, revisions or performance targets, as the case may be, to be laid before each House of the Oireachtas. | ||
(4) The Garda Commissioner shall— | ||
(a) inform the Minister of the measures taken to achieve the objectives of the priorities determined and performance targets established under this section and of the outcome of those measures, and | ||
(b) supply that information within the time specified by the Minister or, if no such time is specified, in the annual report. |