Ruairí Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein)

We all welcome that they are up and running. For too long, we have not had the forum of JPCs, which were useful for engagement with the Garda. We are talking about everything from organised crime right down to chaos and disorganised crime. Tusla, the HSE and those other groups will have a huge role. I would like to know how those other people are to be selected. Not only should we get this up and running very fast, but also there should be some sort of review capacity. Previously, TDs were able to sit on the joint policing committees, which made a difference. I think it was worthwhile at certain points in time. Is the Minister open to reviewing this? Tusla and particularly the HSE are an absolute requirement. I would like to know how the other organisations are going to be in play. We all welcome that we will have something that will be both strategic and thematic, which is necessary.

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