Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The industrial activity they have indicated they might commence has not begun yet and is a number of weeks away. The Garda Commissioner and her senior staff have made it clear that they believe it is very important that there be a period of discussion about what has happened. As I said to the Chairman, we have great respect for the work of the Garda and are aware of the particular nature of that work. However, along with that, I must ensure that the wages paid by State are affordable both now and in the future. That is the reason the Lansdowne Road agreement is so important.