Mr. Martin Callinan:

No, I am not saying that and nor would I ever wish to say that because it is important that the citizens have a right to complain in the first instance. I certainly would not wish to do anything to inhibit or stem the growth in that area. It is the right of every citizen to complain about the Garda Síochána. We are accountable - every single one of us - and that is the way it always will be. Consequently, I have no complaint to make there. It is the amount of time and energy that is expended in chasing up people, the availability of people, people not co-operating and trying to meet deadlines, that is, all the housekeeping issues that are associated with dragging out and delaying the process. These are frustrations for my officers. That is natural and it is understandable.