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

In fairness to Deputy O'Callaghan, he highlighted publicly the specific legal provisions relating to the tenure in office of the Garda Commissioner. My only concern is to have an effective and accountable police service which keeps our communities safe and preserves our national security, which is what gardaí do must do in their day-to-way work. They protect our communities. I have to support the actions that I believe will ensure the safety of our communities. That is what guides my decision-making.

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