GSOC issue puts politics on parade: Allan Shatter's statement to Dail
I would like to begin by emphasising the important public role played by An Garda Síochána as the police force in this State and by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission as the independent body with the important remit of investigating allegations of police misconduct.
Each is a crucial pillar in our constitutional democracy and each plays a vital role in the public interest. It is of vital importance that public confidence is maintained in each of these bodies and that, when carrying out their duties, they at all times behave in a manner which is appropriate.
