Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As the Deputy is aware, the Government has also made a decision that there should be a statutory and independent authority in respect of the running and structure of An Garda Síochána. The committee I chair on this had its first meeting last week and I expect that following the public consultation and discussions that will now take place we can come back in July with recommendations on setting up that structure and how it should operate. That matter will be reported to and discussed in the House.

I understand the report due in from Judge Cooke is on its way, but I do not have a date for it. When it comes to hand, I will treat it in the same fashion as this report. It will be published and laid before the House and its recommendations will be considered and, hopefully, implemented by the Government. The report is due shortly.

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