Ms Eimear Fisher:

It is important to add that the issues the inspectorate raised through all the different reports are not only issues that arise in Ireland. Most of these issues are ones that have been faced by other police forces. Therefore, to answer the question regarding what the inspectorate can do, it is here to point out areas for improvement. These issues have been faced by many similar organisations and it is not as if the Garda Síochána has a monopoly in regard to difficulties and deficiencies that arise. We look at the solutions that have been applied in other jurisdictions, successfully or not, to see whether they might apply here. On the issue of confidence, there is no reason the public should not feel confident in and trust the Garda. There are some areas that can be improved, but many other forces face similar issues.