Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)

In terms of the most important element of the Garda Síochána Bill, the joint policing committees and the community policing section, the Minister appears to indicate that this will be a private arrangement. Is he indicating that it will be privately funded? It seems this will be the core of the legislation, and if it is to be successful, it will require resources for the local authority and communities involved.

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