Ms Nóirín O'Sullivan:

In case there is any misunderstanding, I absolutely think these are really serious issues. They go to the heart of what we are trying to achieve in the way of cultural reform. My explanation of the interpersonal difficulties is the genesis of what has happened. There are very deeply held differences of view and opinion between individual members. Our job is to make sure we put those into place. One of our serious concerns - and my concern, as Accounting Officer and as Commissioner - is to make sure that we review the process in place to ensure these matters cannot happen again, and that those very critical structures and the individuals leading them are able to interact and work together effectively to make sure I can get the assurances I need. That is why we are asking the audit committee to give us advices on how to review the structures. Separately, we are doing some work. As I said, only in the past two weeks we have made the latest additions to our senior leadership team. That is a very positive move. When we get the new civilian members of the team, the dynamic of the team will change. It is my job, as Commissioner, and our job collectively, as an executive, to make sure we support the team, create a cohesive, effective team and make sure the skill sets are there to support all the individuals.