Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein)
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I did not explain it properly. At the GRA conference, the GRA called for a charter of fairness, which brings clarity to the rights of members of the Garda Síochána. That is entirely reasonable. Any citizen under investigation, whether in the private or public sector, has a right to due process and to defend himself. This has been missing from the debate. There is agreement that we need more powers for GSOC, but we also need to be clear about the rights of members of the Garda Síochána, who have the same rights as any other citizen to defend themselves under due process. The association calls for a charter of fairness and for a new clear set of guidelines that are enforceable. I would like to hear the thoughts of Mr. Redmond on this point.