Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes, I expect to have the report by September, which is the recommended date upon which the commission would complete its work. I have no doubt that it will be most reforming and radical in terms of its recommendations for the future of policing and its assessment of the current situation. I would be very keen to ensure, as the Deputy said, that it raises something of an implementation person, or a small body, perhaps a couple of people, who might be in a position to accept responsibility for the delivery of that change. I am not fixed on that yet but I believe the Deputy made an important point in that if there is a certain number of recommendations, it would be important, therefore, that there would be a mechanism for ensuring the implementation. I do not have a fixed mind as to whether that is an external person or not. I am very keen to ensure that there is from the very beginning a pathway or avenue for change, with somebody who will be charged with the responsibility of overseeing the implementation of the commission report.