Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)

I appreciate the concerns of Senators. Garda promotions are covered by regulations. The new provision will be the same. The new rules have more to do with the new system of promotion in order to have input into the system by outside professionals. At the moment the system is mainly an internal Garda one. The Minister wishes to introduce greater transparency into the process. That is the intention behind this legislation.