Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am assuming that Mr. Ruane is a most competent and proficient individual. That is why he is in the job and is the Commissioner's legal adviser.

He gives the witness this advice on a matter in which she has said there was unacceptable behaviour and on a system that brought with it absolutely jeopardy in terms of the standing and reputation of An Garda Síochána. I think the witness would accept that. Her legal adviser advises her under the Act that this is a matter that ought to be reported to the Minister for Justice and Equality, and she disregards that advice. That is quite something.