Mr. Drew Harris:

Yes. The story Majella related made me rethink where we were in the manner we treated gender and how we treated women in the workplace. We are coming up to the 60th anniversary of the recuitment of the first female members of An Garda Síochána. It is a good time to think afresh about what we are doing in terms of the diversity of the organisation, not alone along gender lines but also in other areas in which there is under-representation. There is more we can do about increasing representation in the organisation. We have taken some steps this year with the introduction of a different uniform code which will allow the wearing of the hijab and the turban. We have endeavoured this month to have a significant outreach by participating in Pride and showing our support in being an inclusive organisation, one which is open to a diverse section of society in joining it and providing a service to protect what is a diverse society.

All told, Ms Moynihan's is a shocking tale from the past.

It could not happen now. We want to make it clear to individuals who are looking into the organisation that it is an open and inclusive environment. We want to ensure that we are doing everything possible to make that completely clear to the public we serve, including those who wish to join the organisation.