Dara Murphy (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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It is acknowledged that having a combination of policing and security services gives rise to certain realities. Another reality is that the Attorney General has given her interpretation of the Constitution. The Government cannot and will not ignore that advice but, to be fair, this Bill does transfer significant ministerial powers to the authority. The Attorney General is the legal adviser in this instance. She has given her advice. The Government accepts it and, consequently, this amendment cannot be accepted.