Emily Logan nominated as the first Police Ombudsman
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From: Department of Justice
- Published on: 23 July 2024
- Last updated on: 23 July 2024
Ms Emily Logan was nominated for the role of Police Ombudsman following an open, competition undertaken by the Public Appointments Service. The government approved the nomination last week and Ms Logan’s appointment by the President will take place on commencement of the Act later this year.
Minister McEntee said:
“As current GSOC Commissioner, a former Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, and Ireland's first Ombudsman for Children, Emily Logan is eminently qualified to perform the role of Police Ombudsman and the government was pleased to support her nomination.
“I wish her all the best for her appointment later this year.”
In the interim, the Minister also brought the required resolutions through the Houses of the Oireachtas today recommending Ms Logan for re-appointment by the President as a GSOC Commissioner under the Garda Síochána Act 2005. The Minister will ask the President to make this appointment from 1 August 2024, when her current term of appointment ends. This is necessary to ensure that there is a seamless transition process between the provisions contained in the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024.
Preparations are at an advanced stage for the commencement of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024 later this year. The Minister expects to be making further announcements regarding appointments to key roles in the coming weeks and months.