Lynn Ruane (Independent) | Oireachtas source

As regards some of the conversation around what is and what is not referred to GSOC, the word "performance" has been used. Obviously, referrals are made in respect of, for example, human rights and disciplinary matters. We are separating those things in relation to when we decide who investigates what. So, when it comes to an issue of a more disciplinary nature, it would not make sense for An Garda Síochána to investigate itself. What is actually meant by "performance"? Are we just talking about performance in the sense of people's personal performance in their job, not in how they carry out that job in terms of the public aspect of the job, but in relation to issues such as turning up late or not having a good attitude? I am not sure what is meant by "performance". Is discussion of "performance" different to when we talk about an issue of a disciplinary nature or one that is grounded in equality? Perhaps the representatives from the ICCL and Chief Inspector Toland could respond to that.