Performance Delivery Agreement

There is an annual Performance Agreement between the Garda Inspectorate and the Department of Justice. The purpose of the Agreement is to articulate the governance arrangements which are in place for the Garda Inspectorate. The Agreement tracks the work programme and outputs of the Inspectorate over the year.

In addition the Department of Justice and Garda Inspectorate hold two Governance meetings each year.

Oversight Agreement

This Oversight Agreement has been drawn up by the Department of Justice in consultation with the Inspectorate, in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies.  It succeeds the previous Oversight Agreement 2020-22 between the parties.

This Agreement sets out the broad governance and accountability framework within which the Inspectorate operates, and defines the key roles and responsibilities which underpin the relationship between it and the Department.