Policing Reform

In September 2018, the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland (CoFPI) published a Report outlining a clear vision and roadmap for strengthening An Garda Síochána and the broader national framework for policing, security and community safety.

A wide-ranging consultation undertaken by the Commission led to the development of 10 Key Principles for the future of policing in Ireland, and a comprehensive set of recommendations to meet not just current, but also future challenges.

A Policing Service for our Future (APSFF) was developed in cooperation with stakeholders from across the public service and, in particular, with the Department of Justice and An Garda Síochána to implement the recommendations contained in the CoFPI Report.

The Implementation of the Plan was overseen by a dedicated Programme Office in the Department of the Taoiseach and an Implementation Group on Policing Reform (IGPR), chaired by Ms. Helen Ryan, a former independent member of the Commission.

The IGPR concluded its work in early 2024 and provided an overall assessment of the progress made in implementing the Commission’s recommendations. Its report can be found here.