I take the opportunity to congratulate Nóirín O'Sullivan on being appointed the first female Garda Commissioner in the history of the State. She is well deserving of it and is a very capable woman. She joined An Garda Síochána in 1981, rising through the ranks of sergeant, inspector, superintendent, chief superintendent, assistant commissioner, deputy commissioner and now Commissioner. The last year or two has been a difficult time for An Garda Síochána. With her experience and proven leadership capacity, however, she will be able to deliver on a programme of reform and modernisation for An Garda Síochána.