Mr. Drew Harris:

Because of the seriousness of the allegation and the damage to public confidence if, in effect, that had just been allowed to lie in the absence of any complaint being made at that time. I was responding to that scenario in terms of protecting confidence in An Garda Síochána. I was also being mindful of the two Garda members and the impact on them and their reputations within the organisation. I understand they were not named within these Houses and that their privacy was respected here but this comes down to two individuals who were in that custody area and it could not have been anybody else. That is well known.