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

I am making the point that it is inappropriate when we have set up a tribunal to examine those allegations which the Deputy has outlined and is outlining again, which have been denied by the Garda Commissioner. We set up the tribunal to examine those and to make sure there is fairness in respect of everyone's position as far as that is concerned. On the second point about confidence, of course the public's confidence has been greatly damaged by this. I want to ensure that confidence is rebuilt.

As the Taoiseach said earlier, there is some excellent policing being done up and down the country. Everybody acknowledges that and it can be seen when we look at the figures relating to Operation Thor and the dedicated policing shown there. We can see the security provided to this State by An Garda Síochána, on which I do not have to elaborate today. I just make the point-----

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