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Policing Authority publishes 11th report on policing performance by the Garda Síochána during the COVID-19 crisis

The Policing Authority has today published the 11th in a series of reports on its assessment of policing performance by the Garda Síochána during the COVID-19 crisis, which was submitted to the Minister for Justice last week.

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Policing Authority Welcomes Nomination by Government of Four New Authority Members

The Policing Authority welcomes the news that Government has today approved the nomination of four new Members to the Policing Authority following an open competition run by the Public Appointments Service. The four nominees are Shalom Binchy, Elaine Byrne, Dónal de Buitléir and Stephen Martin.

Garda Appointments

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Government appoints two Deputy Garda Commissioners

Ms Anne Marie McMahon and Dr Shawna Coxon appointed following open competition

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Policing Authority publishes Review of the Garda Síochána Adult Cautioning Scheme

The Policing Authority has today published a Review of the Garda Síochána Adult Cautioning Scheme, along with its own commentary on the Review. The Review was commissioned by the Policing Authority and conducted independently by Crowe.