Dáil to debate moves urging independent policing board

Sweeping changes to the model of oversight for the Garda Síochána and how the force interacts with the Justice Minister will be debated in the Dáil this evening.

Independent TD Mick Wallace will propose laws setting up an independent policing board which would take over many of the functions currently undertaken by the justice minister.

This would including the appointment of a Garda commissioner and other oversight roles.