Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

I have read again the judgment of the Shortt case and it certainly tipped my view. It was a very learned opinion by the Supreme Court, obviously rehearsing case law from the United States. I am beginning to take liberties.

We all rely on the Garda Síochána and in the past we have probably given too much weight to its mere opinions on these matters. This House should also learn from the ongoing revelations of the Morris reports. They must have meaning and be reflected in what we do. The Shortt case and the Supreme Court decision in that is a compelling argument not to proceed in this way. I am sorry for interjecting.

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