Mr. Hugh Hume:

"Conflict" is probably a strong word. There have been occasions when the same incident has attracted two approaches. For example, in a public order instance, as the Chair alluded to, a member of the public might complain that he or she was assaulted by An Garda Síochána while that body might be prosecuting that person for a public order situation. In those circumstances we have clear protocols around ensuring the court with jurisdiction over the matter has all information, whether it is sitting in GSOC or An Garda Síochána. We exchange information regularly to ensure we both know what stage we are at in an investigation.