Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The data inaccuracy has an impact on statistics on homicides and homicide investigations which needs to go down to a level of detail dating back over a decade which will take a considerable amount of time. The most important aspect is getting the truth for the families of victims. In addition, what has come across clearly to me is that, because of the consequences of the 15 month delay and the fact that this has not been done properly, we have a situation where gardaí are not provided with the level of information that would link up ongoing investigations and that causes investigative risk every day. Would it be fair to say that is a serious concern? Second, the vetting office for An Garda Síochána is based in my county. This has a domino effect when it comes to vetting people because the information is not cross-checked and co-related. Third, when it comes to compiling data which has influence on policy which is directed in these Houses, that cannot be accurate either. Is it true that the original data inaccuracy, the investigative process in relation to homicide and those three items which I have outlined all involve serious risks?