Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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I appreciate the clarification. It is important. I have no doubt Mr. Nugent will appreciate that it has been the historic practice, with regard to presentations before the committee, that the Commissioner or acting Garda Commissioner would indeed be the lead officer in attendance. Concerns have been expressed to me by committee members and I would be very remiss if I did not open by seeking that clarification. I accept what Mr. Nugent has indicated and I thank him for it.

I now invite the assistant Commissioner-----