Mr. Peter Whelan:

We have a procedure in place, called the Gearain process, where we make applications through the Gearain Office in the Garda to get information. We have agreed timeframes in which we get that information. If it goes beyond 30 days, we escalate and send a letter. If it goes beyond 60 days, we escalate again and I send it. If it goes beyond that, we get the commission to escalate it with the gardaí. We have an escalation procedure where we feel we are not getting information in a timely manner.