Mr. Simon O'Brien:

I do not believe our impartiality or independence has been impugned. As the Senator said, he is impartial in debates on this matter. We are the impartial body that will examine issues involving gardaí and people to come to some form of independent and impartial position. I have taken the decisions I have taken, including that I think it is right to express regret. If anything I have done has caused us to be in this messy situation, I hope we can move past it and get on with some important work in the future.