(1) This section applies where a member of the Garda Síochána has been seconded to the office of the Director.
(2) Notwithstanding the secondment, and without prejudice to section 949(3) and (4), the person seconded shall continue to be under the general direction and control of the Commissioner of the Garda Síochána.
(3) For the purposes of this Act and for purposes outside this Act, the person seconded -
(a) shall continue to be vested with the powers and to be subject to the duties of a member of the Garda Síochána, and
(b) may continue to exercise those powers and perform those duties.