Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 28 February 2018
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality
Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission
9:00 am
Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring:
No, we sat down and looked at what it would mean to be independent. If an occasion arises, we should be able to investigate the probationary garda right through to the Commissioner. It is not because of recent events but because if we are going to be independent, then we should be independent.