Mr. Martin Callinan:

That is the Deputy's view. I have a view and I have expressed it on more than one occasion. It is not about bricks and mortar; it is about the Garda, the men and women of An Garda Síochána under my command, doing their job and doing it effectively. I accept all the sensitivities within the context of the Garda sign coming down off a building. The relationships that exist will always continue; there is no question about that.

The other issue the Deputy raised was about representation. As he is aware, a High Court case is pending. Therefore, it would not be prudent for me, as someone who has to respond, to go into that case in any shape or form today. An instruction has been issued, as the Deputy is aware, given that he has raised it. The detail of what he has related is not quite accurate, but that is something I have to deal with in the High Court very soon. As the Deputy will appreciate, it would not be appropriate for me to say anything further.