Rónán Mullen (Independent) | Oireachtas source

We need to understand the criticisms made as constructive and we must support the work of the Garda Síochána but also help it to do its work better. The criticisms must be understood in the context of major cuts in Garda numbers and resources over the past number of years.

Systematic failures and poor management practices have been identified. One of the deficiencies involved a lack of oversight of decisions and an inconsistent approach to updating victims of crimes and a lack of IT and equipment to support the investigation of crime. There have been delays and failures, with gardaí getting statements of complaint and criminal cases even being adjourned.