The primary remit of the Authority is to oversee the performance of the Garda Síochána in delivering policing services.  

P.19 Public Outreach and Engagement - Beyond its relationship with the Garda Síochána, the Authority has also prioritised engagement with the public and stakeholders. Building these relationships has become a cornerstone of its oversight as it has used these engagements to build independent sources of evidence in order to assess policing performance. Throughout its lifespan, the Authority has met groups representing victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence, older people, children and young people, rural communities, the Traveller community, migrants and ethnic minorities, and those affected by substance misuse and drug-related intimidation. This was not only conducted as a tool for oversight, but also to understand the perceptions and experiences of policing among communities, in all their diversity. Public input has allowed the Authority to triangulate information provided by the Garda Síochána with the lived experiences of communities, ensuring an evidence-led approach. This engagement has also encouraged a more participatory model of policing oversight, enabling the Authority to gauge the effectiveness of policing as experienced by the Irish public. The introduction of public meetings has been a key part of this engagement strategy… 

P.36 Activity - Joint Inspection/work with the Garda Síochána Inspectorate on the recording and management of drugs exhibits/evidence (PEMS). Completed