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

This is why we need to have an independent investigation. It is quite clear the audit function in An Garda Síochána took too long. Again, I want to make the point that we were talking about paper-based records that had to be collected from every part of the country. Assistant Commissioner Finn took up office in December and he is the person who has now come and put all of this information into the public arena. I want to welcome the fact that has been done.

I think that is a function of the reforms. The Policing Authority has been questioning various issues and this type of information is now emerging. I welcome that, but it is extremely disturbing, as I said.

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