Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The day-to-day operations of the Garda are a matter for the Garda Commissioner. The allocation of permits for collections or whatever are within the power of the chief superintendent or superintendents in any district. The issuing of summonses or charges is a matter for the Garda and if there are court cases involved it is not an area in which I can interfere in any way.

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