David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The decision to establish an independent policing authority is vitally important. I note the use of the word "independent" in the title of the new authority. When the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission was being established an issue arose as to who would make the appointments. An independent panel was appointed and having met the joint committee, which gave them a fair wind, its members proceeded to appoint the commissioners. How should the appointment process for an independent police authority proceed? What is best practice in other jurisdictions?