John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Tánaiste, the Taoiseach and our party leader all spoke of the seriousness of this issue and in particular about the public perception and confidence in An Garda Síochána. One of the reasons for this is that the Garda seems to be continually embroiled in issues such as this. The Tánaiste said she was aware last summer of the fixed charge notice issue and the convictions but not about the scale of the matter. I have only two questions for the Tánaiste and I do not know if she can answer both of them tonight. What other issues of governance, procedure or possible wrongdoing has been made known to the Tánaiste and her Department and what specific actions are being taken in that regard? The Tánaiste and the Government have said they have confidence in the Commissioner but it is clear that the Tánaiste does not have confidence in the inquiries into the matter advocated and advanced by the Commissioner last Saturday. Is it possible and credible that the Tánaiste has confidence in the Commissioner but not in the actions of the Commissioner?

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