Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In the aftermath of the Dublin riots, the Commissioner moved very quickly to clarify that An Garda Síochána representatives were allowed to use reasonable force when carrying out their duties. In respect of road policing, can similar reassurances be given to rank-and-file guards that go in behind the wheel and put on the siren and the beacon? Can they too use reasonable action when they are in that vehicle? Just as many guards felt there was a huge amount of clarity required for street policing, a lot of rank-and-file guards who speak to us as Oireachtas representatives say they need something from the top stating they can give pursuit at all times if it is in the interests of public safety.