Mr. Gabriel Keaveney:

On the role of the Department of Justice, our view would be that we either become fully independent of the Department or we do not. There is mention in parts to the effect we are not legislators, but there is also mention of the Secretary General. The Minister is mentioned a great deal. It should be either all out or nothing at all.

We have no issue whatsoever with respect to the code of conduct other than having it explained to our members in the context of what it means for them, what they are expected to do and what they are obliged to do under the code.

With respect to culture committees or anything of that nature, we would have no issue but there are many committees that talk about many things. If this committee is going to be there, we would want it to deal with some of the issues that are present or are perceived to be there.