Alan Farrell (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will. My point is that Garda vehicles and their availability play an important role in the duties of gardaí. Whether they are marked or unmarked, their presence is essential for policing and protecting all of us as citizens as well as the authorities within the State.

In the context of the ramming of vehicles, I wish to make a further point about other people on the front line, for example, the fire brigade services, ambulance crews etc. This has been debated in the Chamber previously and discussed by the general public when vehicles or individuals were attacked while attending a scene. In this light, perhaps incorporating the Bill's provisions in other legislation should be considered during the next Dáil.

My final point is for the drafters of Government legislation. Ten or 15 Acts govern the sentencing of individuals in cases of offences against the person. I wrote "plain English" while listening to the Minister of State's reference to incorporating this Bill's provisions in a number of similar Acts. It would not be impossible for the next Government to amend such legislation appropriately instead of adding yet another Act to the Statute Book. If one wants to reduce legal costs, as a rule-----

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