Ms Nóirín O'Sullivan:

I thank Deputy Chambers for associating himself with the comments of members.

On the question of the appropriateness of the Policing Authority having an active role in the creation of the policing plan, not only do I think it is appropriate, I think it is essential. It is essential to ensure that our assumptions are challenged. The policing priorities are determined in collaboration with the Policing Authority, the Minister for Justice and Equality and ourselves. It is absolutely essential that this takes place.