Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)

In order to give the Government maximum flexibility subsection (1) does not specify any definitive period of appointment for any of the inspectors. It seems likely that different aspects of the work of the Garda Síochána will be examined from time to time. Some areas will be more complex than others and the time involved to complete inspections will be less in some cases than others. The Government may wish to consider appointing the chief inspector for a longer period than the two inspectors, who may be appointed for their particular expertise in selected areas of the policing function. Subsections (2) to (8) are standard provisions.