Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Against the backdrop of the Minister's intent to railroad into being the Garda reserve, as he so describes it, to proceed without debate with the appointment of members of the Garda Síochána ombudsman commission is inappropriate. There are many issues that require address in this matter. An opportunity in this House to address this and the other salient points is required. It is to the betterment of any matter that we address it in this Chamber rather than merely rubber-stamping it. To allow for the sharing of all perspectives and information and informing the wider public is surely part of the role and responsibility of this House. I oppose the taking of No. 11 without debate.

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