The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission requires the members of the Commission and all staff, on an annual basis, to submit a declaration in relation to any conflict of interest which may arise in the course of the performance of their functions or duties for inclusion in a Register of Interests. This declaration is separate from any declaration required under the provisions of Ethics in Public Office Act 1995. Where, during the course of the year covered by the declaration, a conflict of interest not previously declared arises, members and staff are requested to submit a revised declaration which should include details of the interest. The new Protocols agreed between the Garda Commissioner and the Ombudsman Commissioners last September, which are available on the websites of both organisations, contain General Principals governing the appointment of Investigating Officers which are aimed at avoiding any conflict of interest which may prejudice the outcome of a case.