Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Garda representative bodies and the Garda Commissioner appeared before us concerning morale in An Garda Síochána, recruitment, retention and other matters that are of paramount importance to all members of this committee, so I want to give the Minister an opportunity to touch on them because they are critical issues. Interlaced with all of that is the output of An Garda Síochána, particularly community safety and community safety plans. I know the Minister has launched new initiatives in recent months that we would like to see rolled out nationwide. They have been rolled out in two or three communities. The Minister, her Department and the Garda Commissioner have been doing some work on the policing of events, especially those outside the Houses of the Oireachtas.

There have been some horrific ones, particularly outside the Houses. I was not present for them but I understand from colleagues that one event was particularly vociferous. It is important to know the security of the House as a democratic institution is protected. I know a review was to take place. If the Minister could provide us with an update on that, it would be appreciated.