Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

I am glad the statutory review suggested by my colleague, Deputy Jim O'Keeffe, in the other House has been accepted. As the Minister stated, it makes sense to have such a review in place.

I am not convinced that the professional standards unit proposed by the Minister will go far enough to address the concerns outlined by Mr. Justice Morris. It is not sufficiently transparent and independent as envisaged by him. There is a definite need to promote a positive image of the force and the unit outlined in the legislation does not go far enough in that regard.