Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Is the witness aware the Policing Authority has serious concerns about what is going on? Ms Josephine Feehily said that it frustrates her authority colleagues that when the Garda wants to hire a clerical officer, it must get approval from the authority, but if the Garda wants to spend €10 million on ICT, it does not need approval. She argues the authority has very narrow competence in respect of money and believes it should be broader. Are the witnesses conscious that the Policing Authority is not happy with the status quo?