Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring:

In terms of criminal allegations and protected disclosures, it is important that we assure the public that the quality of our investigations are of the highest level possible. It is also important in reviewing work done on our behalf by members of An Garda Síochána that we can ensure to the public good quality investigative work. In the current legislative proposals, there is no provision for review and a decision is final. We have seen dissatisfaction from members of the public in the past, so we are building into our work quality protection and review to ensure that, if we or the Garda investigate something, the investigation will at least have been of the highest quality whatever the outcome.