Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

Deputy Rabbitte used the word "whitewash" in reference to this report. I am certainly not engaged in any whitewash. I very much welcome this report which is an indicator of the excellent work being done by the inspectorate in endeavouring to benchmark the Garda progressively as it implements changes in keeping with best international practice. To be fair to the Garda Commissioner and his management, the vast majority of the recommendations previously made by the inspectorate have already been implemented. I expect the same to happen in this instance.

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