Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My understanding of the amendment is that it would remove an obligation placed on the authority to consult the Commissioner specifically and the national office for community safety before determining policing priorities. This consultation is an essential requirement. Even if it were not set out in law, it would happen. Not stating expressly that there must be consultation with the Commissioner would go against the spirit of this legislation. If it is the Deputy's intention to expand the existing provision, perhaps there is a way in which we can consider "the Commissioner and other relevant bodies". The amendment would remove the expressly stated requirement to deal directly with the Commissioner. It is important to stress this requirement. Perhaps we could explore what exactly the amendment implies further.

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