Mr. Simon O'Brien:

Let us see where an investigation might take us. I am also very clear that we have been very proud that during our time in the commission we have been able to bring through people with non-police backgrounds and trained them properly. They now exercise powers and conduct investigations. We have spoken about this to other oversight agencies in England, Wales and Scotland. Our record and statistics with regard to bringing people through this route has been excellent and I hope it will be seen by the Irish people as another indication of our independence.