The Garda Commissioner has welcomed the first report of the Morris tribunal, which has made findings of "gross negligence" against senior gardaí in Co Donegal in the 1990s with regard to the handling of faked arms finds.
In a statement, Mr Noel Conroy said he acknowledged the findings contained within the report and he had discussed them with the Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell.
Mr Conroy said he had immediately set up a working group under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Peter Fitzgerald to examine all recommendations so that appropriate action can be taken as soon as possible.
This working group will report to the Commissioner shortly and the implementation of the recommendations will follow.
"I am concerned at the findings of the Morris tribunal on this aspect of the inquiry. I am also concerned of the possible impact this reports findings will have on all members of the organisation and the public alike.
"Therefore the action I have taken in setting up this working group under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Fitzgerald is necessary to start the process of addressing all aspects of this module of the tribunal Report," Mr Conroy said.