Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Anne Ferris asked me to put a question to the acting Garda Commissioner. I direct it also at Mr. Brady and Baroness O'Loan. The Minister has given a commitment to appoint a new Garda Commissioner through an open competition. This decision has been welcomed by everyone. Should this appointment be deferred until the establishment of the independent policing authority given that the independent policing boards or authorities we are examining elsewhere all have within their remit the power to appoint commissioners? Should we defer the appointment?