Alan Farrell (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the acting Garda Commissioner for coming before us. The only observation I can take from her submission is that the role of investigating misconduct by gardaí should be assigned to GSOC. I do not think that is a particularly shocking statement given the circumstances in which we find ourselves. Should a serving member of the Garda be seconded to GSOC or how else might we provide GSOC with the necessary expertise? Should we provide it with retired members of the Garda or would it be the case that somebody could make a career change, never to return?