David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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I accept Mr. Harris's response, but while he may see those things as achievable, GSOC obviously has a concern that they are not being achieved or delivered.

I would like to move on to the related issue of accountability. Yesterday, Mr. Harris made reference to the setting up of an anti-corruption unit, which on the face of it looks like the Garda investigating the Garda. Did Mr. Harris have any engagement with GSOC in relation to the establishment of that unit? Has he formally met with GSOC and sought its views, and if so, what were its views in relation to the powers and responsibilities that unit would have?

As we have seen from the Morris tribunal report and other stories of cultural difficulties within An Garda Síochána, independent oversight is the most valuable tool we have. Is the anti-corruption unit a case of gardaí investigating gardaí?