Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the previous occasion the Deputy raised the matter here, I sent him a note asking him to supply the details about which he was talking. He did not respond to that note.

I reject his assertion in respect of the former Garda Commissioner. I reject his assertion in respect of the current Garda Commissioner.

The Government has taken action to introduce the most radical changes to the country's policing system since the foundation of the State. As the Deputy knows, the Government has no function in the proposals to appoint people as chief superintendents, except to have them approved or endorsed by the Garda Commissioner.

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