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2021

Public meeting of the Meath Joint Policing Committee: 17th November 2021 7pm

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A public meeting of the Meath Joint Policing Committee will take place on Wednesday 17th November 2021 at 7.00 p.m. by Zoom (Link to be advised following pre-registration)

Members of the public are invited to attend this virtual public meeting.

The Joint Policing Committee was established under the Garda Síochána Act, 2005. The Membership of the JPC includes Elected Members of Meath County Council, Oireachtas Members, Garda Representatives, Community Representatives and officials from Meath County Council. The function of the Committee is to serve as a forum for consultations, discussions and recommendations on matters affecting the policing of the local authority’s administrative area.

Members of the public have the right to attend the meeting, to have their views heard and to put questions to the Committee. Pre- registration for attendance is required in advance by email to jpc@meathcoco.ie,following which the zoom link will be forwarded to the email address provided.

All questions concerning the policing of County Meath should be submitted in writing to: Community Department, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan Co. Meath or by e-mail to jpc@meathcoco.ie

Questions and Pre – Registration requests should be received no later than 4pm on Friday, 5th November 2021 and must include the name and address of the person submitting the question/request, which will be kept confidential.

Questions will be accepted from any person affected by the policing of the county. Those who require alternative arrangements for the submission of questions may contact the JPC Liaison Officer, Community Department on 046-9097410.

Please note that the Joint Policing Committee may not consider matters relating to a specific criminal investigation or prosecution or matters relating to the security of the State. In addition, the Joint Policing Committee will not consider a matter if:

  • It would endanger the security of one or more individuals.
  • It relates to an individual.
  • It involves information received by the Garda Síochána or the local authority in confidence.
  • It would, or would be likely to, prejudice the prevention or detection of crime or the apprehension or prosecution of offenders.
  • Individuals shall not be discussed or named. An individual’s right to privacy and the provision of the European Convention on Human Rights Act, 2003 must be adhered to.
  • It is deemed prejudicial to a Garda operational matter. The public is advised that in some circumstances, for legal reasons, it may not be possible to provide information requested.

 

Source: https://www.meath.ie/council/news/public-meeting-of-the-meath-joint-policing-committee 

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