Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

It will allow us to continue a process of operational and policy reform which it is hoped will ensure that the great majority of gardaí who are dedicated to their job and wish to do it properly are enabled to do so. Everyone in this House will have a contribution to make in that respect. The political parties will have an opportunity to give their points of view tomorrow and the Government looks forward to giving its full position on the report and on the process of reform it intends to pursue.

With regard to the Minister being accountable to the House for questions, those matters are available on a continuing basis for a range of processes and procedures in this House and are not required just because the Deputy seeks them tomorrow.

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