Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I accept the point Deputy Canney is making. I am committed to trying to resolve and conclude an issue that has been running for some time. Two things are under way now. First, we are trying to come up with a better overall policy compared to where we are at the moment. I understand the issues of equity that the Deputy raises. As always, we must look at the cost and impact of any new scheme that is put in place. I have a duty to consider that too. Second, and this relates to what the Deputy said about the lack of a board to consider and oversee the process that is in place, suitable candidates for the role are going through the Garda vetting process. This is important given the nature of this work. I will do what I can to try to support the new board being put in place and to conclude the policy assessment.

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