Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I suggest the best way to deal with this would be to await the policy document currently under consideration by the Garda Commissioner and senior management. There will be further refinements to the policy in that regard. If, at that point, there is still a concern, I will discuss the issue with the Garda Commissioner to see whether any change to the legislation is necessary. I do not believe any change is necessary at present, but it does suggests there is a need for greater clarity in this area given that a new policy document is being prepared by An Garda Síochána. That will help resolve matters.

As a general principle, a graduated charge is a good idea in terms of responsibilities on those committees organising local events.

Clearly, their income must be taken into account and the charge must be reasonable if the event is considered worthy of being held. Let us await the policy document and take the matter from there.

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