Ms Nóirín O'Sullivan:

Abuse of authority is a very serious allegation and as the Deputy stated, there are a number of very serious allegations in the media and in public commentary. We have to allow due process and fair procedure to take place around all of these issues. Any allegations made by any individual will be taken extremely seriously, fully investigated and, where appropriate, will be referred to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC.