Performance Targets and Indicators. The following are the principal targets that will be referenced in 2024 to assess FSI’s efficiency and productivity in using the resources allocated to it.
2.1 Quantitative targets Output area or initiative Metric Associated strategic objective2 2024 Target 2023 Target 2023 Outturn 2022 Target 2022 Outturn Chemical analysis Complex drugs/ toxicology cases reported 3 1.2 6,200 5,250 4,719 5,250 6,146 DNA & Biological Analysis DNA & Biological Analysis Cases Reported 1.2 ≥ 5,500 5,500 6,391 5,000 5,975 Physical Analysis Physical Analysis Cases Reported 1.2 ≥ 5,569 6,292 6,772 6,370 5,604 DNA - Identifications Missing person case investigations or body identifications 1.2 100 80 162 80 142
5 1. 8 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% TAT for body identifications (DNA) 90% Reported within 10 days (excludes bones) 1.8 90% 90% 95% 90% 95% 2 FSI Strategic Plan 2019-22. One of the pivotal strategic goals within FSI’s Strategic Plan 2019-22 was to complete the transfer of FSI to a new fit-for-purpose facility on the Backweston scientific campus with fully operational forensic services in place. This key transition has been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances outside of FSI’s control and as a result both parties have agreed to an extension of the existing Plan until the end of 2024.
Performance Targets and Indicators. Key targets and indicators for 2020
Performance Targets and Indicators. The following are the principal targets that will be referenced in 2021 to assess FSI’s efficiency and productivity in using the resources allocated to it.
2.1 Quantitative targets Output area or initiative Metric Associated strategic objective* 2021 Target 2020 Target 2020 Outturn 2019 Target 2019 Outturn
1 Strategic Plan 6.1: Effectively integrate the laboratory-based disciplines of the Garda National Technical Bureau into FSI.
2 Strategic Plan 1.2: Increase the capacity of services offered today, through a focus on instrumentation, automation, process improvement, productivity and staffing.
3 Strategic Plan 1.5: Expand number of member states with active Prüm connectivity and exchange to all participating countries.
4 Strategic Goal 1.3: Maximise the impact and effectiveness of resources to the Justice System and to society.
2.2 Other targets Output area or initiative Target Associated strategic objective
2.3 Main risks to achievement of targets Risk Mitigation measures
Performance Targets and Indicators. 2.1 Key targets and indicators for 2020 Output area or initiative 2019 baseline figure(s) (where applicable) Associated strategic objective
1.3 Maximise the impact and effectiveness of resources to the Justice System and to society. Expand to 6 the number of states with Prum connectivity for DNA profiles 1 state (Austria) with connectivity at end 2019 1.5 Expand number of member states with active Prum connectivity and exchange to all participating countries. Develop transition milestones and schedule for move to new laboratory at Backweston Tenders awarded by end 2019 5.1 Complete the transfer of FSI to a new fit for purpose facility on the Backweston scientific campus with fully operational services in place.
1.1 Effectively integrate the laboratory-based disciplines of the Garda National Technical Bureau into Forensic Science Ireland. Maintain ISO 17025 accreditation and extend scope through annual audit Accreditation status maintained in 2019 – areas for extension of scope in 2020 to be determined. 4.1 Maintain a robust quality- focussed forensic science service. Establish with the Department a new operating model for IT support Due to increased staff numbers, growing service demand, and the number of key IT projects underway or planned, the current IT model requires additional support. 2.2 Further upgrading of ICT systems to be on a par with other ENFSI laboratories and government departments and agencies.
Performance Targets and Indicators. The following are the principal targets that will be referenced in 2023 to assess FSI’s efficiency and productivity in using the resources allocated to it.
2.1 Quantitative targets Output area or initiative Metric Associated strategic objective* 2023 Target1 2022 Target 2022 Outturn 2021 Target 2021 Outturn Chemical analysis Complex drugs/ toxicology cases reported 2 1.2 5,250 5,250 6,146 6,000 5,000 DNA - Identifications Missing person case investigations or body identifications 1.2 80 80 142 80 102 Case reports under service level agreement between FSI and An Garda Síochána Total FSI cases reported 4 1.3 21,000 21,000 23,542 20,000 23,854 Representation on International Working Groups Number of working groups where FSI staff are active contributors 5 2.8 14 N/A 14 N/A N/A
1 The agreed targets for 2023 have been calibrated to take account of particular operational factors arising this year including the anticipated transitionary impacts of the FSI’s relocation to Backweston.
2 Strategic Plan 1.2: Increase the capacity of services offered today, through a focus on instrumentation, automation, process improvement, productivity and staffing.
3 Strategic Plan 1.5: Expand number of member states with active Prüm connectivity and exchange to all participating countries.
4 Strategic Goal 1.3: Maximise the impact and effectiveness of resources to the Justice System and to society..
5 Strategic Goal 2.8: Active participation in expert working groups e.g. ENFSI, UK and Ireland Association of Forensic Toxicologists (UKIAFT) and AFSP
2.2 Other targets Output area or initiative Target Associated strategic objective
Performance Targets and Indicators. 2.1 Key targets and indicators for 2020 Output area or initiative Target/ Performance Indicator Associated strategic goal Corresponding outputs (where applicable) in previous years
2.2 Main risks to achievement of targets
Performance Targets and Indicators. 2.1 Key targets and indicators for 2020 Relevant strategic goal/ objective Output area or initiative Target/ Performance Indicator Baseline figs for previous years (where applicable) the Garda Síochána
Performance Targets and Indicators. 2.1 Key targets and indicators for 2020 Output area or initiative Target/ Performance Indicator Associated strategic priority Baseline figures for previous years (where applicable) * The reduction in applications in 2018 reflects the introduction of the 3-year licence for employees in 2016.
2.2 Main risks to achievement of targets Key Risk/Risk Factor Impact on the PSA Control
Performance Targets and Indicators. The following are the principal targets that will be referenced in 2022 to assess FSI’s efficiency and productivity in using the resources allocated to it.
2.1 Quantitative targets Output area or initiative Metric Associated strategic objective* 2022 Target1 2021 Target 2021 Outturn 2020 Target 2020 Outturn Integration of GNTB Services Technical Bureau cases or Match Requests assisted by FSI staff2 3 6.1 5,500 4000 4624 ≥ 1000 2,342 Chemical analysis Complex drugs/ toxicology cases reported 4 1.2 5,250 6000 50005 5,500 5,264 DNA - Identifications Missing person case investigations or body identifications 1.2 80 80 102 50 80 DNA – Information sharing Member States with active Prüm connectivity & exchange 6 1.5 14 10 11 6 8 Case reports under Service Level Agreement between FSI and An Garda Síochána Total FSI cases reported 7 1.3 21,000 20,000 23,854 20,000 22,042 1 The agreed targets for 2022 have been calibrated to take account of particular operational factors arising this year including the anticipated transitionary impacts of the FSI’s relocation to Backweston. 2 FVL, AFIS, Documents and Handwriting Cases and Fingerprint QC checks conducted by FSI scientists
Performance Targets and Indicators
