James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In the era of transparency, perhaps some manner or means could be found to promote accountability and transparency with respect to PULSE records required by Government prior to appointments. It is unfortunate that this seems to be a recurring issue with An Garda Síochána. It has happened in the past. It happened as recently as 2020, the year we are examining today. I have a degree of concern in that regard. I ask the Commissioner to evaluate that and perhaps include a review on the matter among those being undertaken, of which there are many between An Garda Síochána and GSOC at the moment. Perhaps it might be prudent for that to happen.

I would like to clarify the response to a question I asked the Commissioner earlier on. He did provide some detail but I want to make sure I am clear on the issue. With regard to section 41, does the Commissioner write to the Secretary General, to the Minister or to both when providing such information?