John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)

Perhaps such systems operate effectively in New Zealand and Australia. I will have to investigate that matter further.

The Garda Complaints Board has been the focus of consistent criticism for some time. It does not have the confidence of the public. We welcome the Minister's decision to dissolve the Garda Complaints Board and opt for the ombudsman model, which we have advocated for some time. The ombudsman commission will comprise three persons to be appointed by the Dáil. Why has the Minister departed from the good precedent set in Northern Ireland where one ombudsman was favoured?

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