Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I had to attend a vote in the Seanad Chamber, so I apologise if I have missed something that has already been covered. I have three questions for GSOC. Right at the start, Deputy Collins asked about co-operation with the Garda. I think Mr. O'Brien said he was getting better co-operation now from the Garda in terms of investigations and the transmission of information, but there are still issues about time delays. This is directly within our remit. Can Mr. O'Brien tell us if any legislative changes could be made to improve that and would it help to change the culture or is it something that could be addressed through the protocols he described? Is it something that might be expected to change under an independent Garda authority? I do not know if Mr. O'Brien, or anyone else, has a view on that. I am concerned about it, however, because delay is a huge issue.