Marcella Corcoran Kennedy (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Garda Inspectorate is an independent statutory body which is accountable to the Minister for Justice and Equality. Is it advisable that it remain as such or should it come within the remit of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission? It was clear from the presentation given by GSOC that there is a good relationship between the Garda Inspectorate and GSOC? Would it be a good idea to bring them together?

Ms O'Sullivan suggested that Garda internal affairs and the Garda professional standards unit be aligned. At what point would a matter that comes to the attention of either of these entities be referred to GSOC? What mechanism is in place for dealing with such circumstances?