Lisa Chambers (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Members who contributed to the Order of Business today. I welcome our friends in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery.

Senator O'Loughlin spoke this morning about policing policy. I understand the challenges in dealing with these topics in terms of the demarcation between roles and responsibilities between the Minister, An Garda Síochána and the Commissioner. Certainly, however, there would be broad agreement in the House that the work of the Garda is so important to the functioning of our State and our democracy. The Senator rightly mentioned that the Garda Representative Association has been hosting its annual conference in County Mayo today and yesterday. We wish it well as it continues to push for improvements in conditions, pay and support for its members.

Another Member has come into the Chamber if we can accommodate them.