Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I would also like to send our best wishes to the outgoing Garda Commissioner, Martin Callinan, who was treated shabbily by the Government. He was an extraordinarily good officer who carried out tremendous work on behalf of the State. I also send our best wishes to all gardaí for their commitment to the State. The Garda Inspectorate carried out an unfair report on Garda operations. I can tell the House that the Garda Commissioner, Ms O’Sullivan, is a new brush who will carry out her responsibilities with great commitment. She has already said that criticism levelled against the force during the recent unprecedented time would act as a roadmap for reform under her stewardship. That is a good starting point. I am sure the Cathaoirleach will join in giving best wishes to the new Commissioner, as they are now both members of the State carrying out very responsible jobs.