Ms Debra Kirby:

In terms of structure, one of the critical differences one sees between the Garda Inspectorate and GSOC is that we are not embroiled in the industrial relations process and, as such, we are not subject to certain legal restrictions in terms of negotiations, human rights Acts and that type of thing. We look at systems. There is truly a strength in having an independent inspectorate, but in accordance with what the chief has already agreed to and what we are looking at. As one looks at structures, that is something to keep in mind as well in that there is a certain agility and efficiency in maintaining somebody who is separate and not involved in the actual day-to-day operational decisions of the discipline process as well as the operation process.