Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Many key findings of the report point to there being no strategic analysis of the risk of corruption or the dangers of corruption that may exist in many aspects of An Garda Síochána's work. Like many parts of our public service, the gardaí's work is based on trust. We have to trust that the person in the organisation will deliver and is doing the best for everyone concerned. Deputies Bríd Smith and Carthy asked a question about Shane O'Farrell, which reminded me of this. In the end, this comes to the core of many of the scandals, inquiries and investigations that we have had over the years. When there is a mistake or a problem, the instinct has always been to cover it up. That in itself is corruption and the biggest corruption we have had in An Garda Síochána over the years. There is a tendency to immediately cover up. When that cover-up is investigated or questioned, the cover-up is covered up and we end up with layers of problems. That has caused significant issues and needs to be looked at with regard to corruption in An Garda Síochána.

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