Mr. Drew Harris:

It is unlikely that we will have 100% sign-off on a code of ethics this year. I am not sure that is possible. The Policing Authority has asked for that, but it may not be possible because some individuals are not available for training or are overseas, etc. A target of 100% will be difficult to reach. Beyond that, 83% of the organisation has now signed up to the code of ethics. Another aspect of the code of ethics is the increased focus on human rights, which will be laced through all our policies and practices. A garda cannot be promoted or transferred unless he or she has signed up to the code of ethics. We have narrowed the ground on which individuals can stand. If a garda wishes to advance in his or her career, he or she must sign up to the code of ethics. That will remain the case. We have a remaining group that we want to worth with, but the figures are not anywhere near as bleak as they were last year. We have added another 30% to those who have signed up. We will continue to focus on that.