Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is important we respect the independence of GSOC. I took with great seriousness the report published by GSOC. Some of the issues raised had been dealt with and addressed, while others have not. GSOC is independent and in the context of issues that remain to be addressed we have put in place systems to ensure they are addressed. It is of the utmost importance that the Garda Síochána fully co-operates with GSOC and it is of the utmost importance that GSOC carries out its independent functions fully and freely and reaches conclusions on allegations received by it. The report on the Boylan matter published by GSOC illustrated issues of seriousness and the manner in which GSOC approached that work should have copper-fastened in everyone's mind the fact that it does its work independently. On one hand, Deputy Wallace seems to be supportive of the work GSOC does yet, on the other hand, he criticises the work it does. I cannot recall if it was Deputy Wallace or one of his colleague sitting beside him who made allegations yesterday that GSOC was not fit for the job it does. Something of that nature was said.

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