Corporate Governance

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 October 2024

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Thursday, 3 October 2024

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Catherine Murphy

Question:

82. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of full and partial periodic reviews of the memorandum of understanding, MOU, between An Garda Síochána and the Corporate Enforcement Authority that have take place since it was signed; the number of issues that have emerged, and the nature of same; if he has engaged with the leadership teams of both State bodies in respect of the MOU since it was signed; and if either party has requested and-or suggested amendments to the MOU. [39476/24]

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Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

The Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) and the Garda Commissioner are statutorily independent in their functions and matters relating to Garda resourcing are an operational matter for the Garda Commissioner.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the CEA and An Garda Síochána was signed on the 3rd June 2022. This MoU formalised and detailed the arrangements to provide for ongoing co-operation between the two bodies and to ensure both organisations work effectively to fulfil their respective independent statutory obligations. Amendments to the MoU is a matter for the bodies themselves. I have not therefore, engaged with the leadership teams of either body in this respect.

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