Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour) | Oireachtas source

That if fair enough. I will now address my questions to the Department officials. We have had a whole load of evidence from the officials. From the last time the officials gave evidence, I have to say I felt very underwhelmed and concerned at the evidence given. Having reread the transcript, I am going to repeat some of the questions as I thought the answers that were given were not appropriate. Effectively the relationship is that the Department of Justice and Equality is the parent of the child called An Garda Síochána.

When Mr. O'Callaghan heard about the issues in Templemore, did he ever describe them as a speed bump?