Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I hope the Ceann Comhairle will allow me the right of response. Deputy Kenny implied that there is a series of so-called punishment beatings taking place in that area. I would like him to share the detail with the other Members of the House and this Deputy. The implication is that this is happening with regularity. I understand no such thing is happening. Indeed, if he knew the reality on the ground perhaps he might find that some of the people to whom he spoke were dissident voices who are absolutely and vehemently opposed to the position the party I represent has taken in encouraging an acceptance of policing structures North and South of the Border. It is important a little bit of realism is injected into the situation.

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