Meeting in Public

30
Jun
2021
12:59pm

Press Release

Call for Research: The experience of policing in Ireland by diverse and minority communities

Introduction to the research topic and application process

The Policing Authority will soon publish a call for research applications on ‘The experience of policing in Ireland by diverse and minority communities’. To support the publication on 8 July 2021, the Authority will host an event to provide a brief introduction to the research topic, requirements and application timelines. This will include an opportunity for questions and answers.

Time

Item

14:05

Introduction to the call for research

Helen Hall, Chief Executive, Policing Authority

14:15

The Garda Síochána Diversity and Integration Strategy 2019-2021

Assistant Commissioner Paula Hilman, Garda Síochána

14.25

The importance of researching the experience of policing by diverse communities

Shane O'Curry, Chairperson, The National Garda Diversity Forum

14.35

Methodology issues in Researching Diverse Communities

Iris Elliott, Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission 

14.45

Requirements and application timelines

Michal Alfasi  Hanley, Policing Authority

15:05

Q&A on the call for research topic and application process

Helen Hall and Michal Alfasi  Hanley, Policing Authority

15:30

Closing remarks

Helen Hall, Chief Executive, Policing Authority

 

 

This event is open to all, but would be of particular interest to researchers, NGOs or grassroots organisations who may be interested in connecting with researchers to submit an application. If you are interested in attending please register at eventbrite.

To encourage collaboration in the context of the discussed research we would like to be able to circulate a list of attendees, with their contact details and research interests. If you would like to be included in this list, and for GDPR compliance, please ensure you select ‘yes’ to the relevant question while registering.

This event will be recorded and made available on the Policing Authority YouTube channel following the event. The Q&A session will not be recorded but all questions and answers will be documented and will be available.

If you have questions about any aspect of the call for research or the event please contact research@policingauthority.ie.