Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

What the Government has said is that we believe that given the series of issues that have emerged, it is time for a review of the issues I outlined earlier to the House about the organisation and management of An Garda Síochána. However, I have also said that I want to consult with colleagues around the House and have a discussion about the best way forward. Some people have called for a Patten-like commission while others have said that we need an independent review, for example, of policing and security and the management systems that are in place. Many people think that some of the areas for which gardaí have responsibility should be completely civilianised. All these issues need examination. I am just giving a broad outline of our thinking on that at this point.

In respect of the Deputy's argument that it was systematic throughout An Garda Síochána, that is very clear in respect of alcohol testing. It is very clear that it was across all areas and that figures were inflated across all districts. This is why we need an independent examination of precisely what happened.

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