Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)

I could take this opportunity to ambush the Minister of State but I will not do so. I will ask him about Garda stations in Tallaght on another occasion, if he will grant me the time.

I will preface my remarks by complimenting my friend and colleague, Deputy Jim O'Keeffe, on his work in this area. I am pleased to work with the Deputy on the busy Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights. I always value his contributions at the meetings of that committee. I am aware he is having a tough time and I wish him well in the difficult 300 days that lie before him.

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