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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)
James Lawless: Good afternoon all. We have received apologies from Deputy Ward. Deputy O'Reilly will be joining as his substitute. Members should ensure their phones are on silent or airplane mode so as not to interfere with the sound system. I welcome Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. He is joined by Deputy Commissioner Anne Marie McMahon and Assistant Commissioner Cliona Richardson. They are all...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)
James Lawless: I thank the Commissioner for his opening remarks. To ensure members of the committee are aware, I will lead out the questions, while Deputy Daly will take the second slot and Deputy Alan Farrell will take the subsequent one. I will rotate it at 3 p.m. There is a five-minute block for each member, to include questions and answers. I think most members are familiar with this approach now....
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)
James Lawless: I thank the Commissioner. I have a few other questions, and I will ask them in a block and allow the Commissioner to answer them in this way as well. I am mindful of the time because we have to move on from member to member swiftly. In my introductory remarks, I mentioned the suggestions made on last night's "Prime Time" programme by a representative of the Garda Representative...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)
James Lawless: Okay.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)
James Lawless: Very good. I thank the Commissioner. I call Deputy Daly.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)
James Lawless: We will move on to Deputy Farrell.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)
James Lawless: No, you cannot because you are over time and I give you extra time.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)
James Lawless: You have 30 seconds.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)
James Lawless: The next grouping, and again members have five minutes each, is Senator Gallagher, followed by Senator Ruane and Deputy Brophy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)
James Lawless: I know Senator Ruane is busy in the Seanad Chamber. That is understood. Deputy Brophy is the next speaker.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)
James Lawless: I thank Deputy O'Reilly. For members' information, Deputy O'Reilly is substituting for Deputy Ward and enjoys full privileges as a member of the committee for the purposes of today's session.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)
James Lawless: No, it is okay. It is just in case members are wondering about the rota. Senator Martin is next.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)
James Lawless: The Senator will not get a chance to do so in this round but she may contribute in another round. I am mindful there are several members who want to come in.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)
James Lawless: Of course. I will then go to Senator McDowell, who is a member of the committee.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)
James Lawless: I thank the Senator and the Commissioner. I am going to move on now to some of our guests. I will start with Deputy Cathal Crowe.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)
James Lawless: Yes, we can.