Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I assure the House that I, as Minister, want a robust and transparent system for dealing with issues as raised by people commonly known as whistleblowers. I also want GSOC to be working efficiently and effectively. I made funding available for a number of staff members. That was provided on the understanding that we would continue to engage. When the new staff are fully operational, a better assessment can be made as to what, if any, additional resources may be required in order to handle protected disclosures within GSOC.

I met representatives from GSOC. The issue of resources was discussed. I invited the Commission to brief my Department on what GSOC estimates are its staffing requirements in order to meet all contingencies. I assure Deputies Clare Daly and Wallace, who tabled questions on this matter, and the House that this will be considered once it is received.

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