Trevor Ó Clochartaigh (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We have heard of the idea of using informants off the books, as it is put. Is that being done by rogue elements among the Garda or is it a practice sanctioned by the higher echelons within An Garda Síochána? Is it being done with their blessing? What problems are there with not getting evidence back from An Garda Síochána? Is this anything to do with the way the force is resourced? Is it anything to do with a lack of resources available to the Garda? Are there deficiencies in the Garda information technology systems which result in the force not having administrative back-up? The commission has said there is poor filing and management. Is that to do with a lack of resources in the Garda Síochána? Can the commission comment on that? They are the main points I wanted to raise.