Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the contrary, I very much welcome the report by Dr. Johnny Connolly. The author of the report was a valued member of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland, which reported to me last year, and the implementation of which is well under way. Many of the 157 recommendations have been referred to in the report to hand. I acknowledge that not only is this report welcome but it fits very well into the implementation plan and Government policy. I have not had the opportunity yet to read the report in detail but it is of value not only to me but also to the Garda Commissioner, bearing in mind that this House recently voted a record sum of €1.76 billion to An Garda Síochána, an increase on last year.

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