Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

Some information is in the public domain and this goes to the heart of how resources are deployed. For example, the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation was deployed. If I am not right about this, the Commissioner should feel free to correct it. There is supposed to be a review of suspensions every three months. It affects approximately 100 gardaí. We have seen high-profile cases go through the courts and that will always be an option. This garda was exonerated in recent weeks. I am considering the use of such resources for something of this nature and the length of time for a suspension. Even though it was a partial suspension, it had a big impact on the individual. What I am trying to get at is whether the review is done every three months, if this can happen. Is this an appropriate way to deal with or use resources when they are so limited and we are using overtime to a great degree for policing?