Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As I said earlier to Deputy McDonald, two advertisements have been placed this week by the independent Policing Authority for senior positions within an An Garda Síochána. That these appointments will be made by the independent Policing Authority is the most radical change made in the structure of An Garda Síochána since the foundation of the State. This will take some time to filter down through the ranks. What I said about trust, confidence, respect and pride is true, but also important are transparency and accountability. Deputy McDonald will be aware of how the chief superintendent of An Garda Síochána in the north inner city relates to the communities there on a regular basis.

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