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Seanad: Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (6 Oct 2004): John Minihan: I join previous speakers in welcoming the Minister and congratulate him on his appointment. I wish him well in the challenges facing him in the changing environment of the Defence Forces and pay tribute to his predecessor, Deputy Michael Smith, who presided over major changes therein. While we may not always have seen eye to eye and locked horns on numerous occasions, I acknowledge the...
Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2004): John Minihan: ...to the State. It saddens me that we still have elements within the State who continually undermine the Garda, fail to recognise it and have taken paramilitary action against a primarily unarmed force. The Garda underpins the democracy we all cherish. A democracy must be based on law and order, and there is an onus on all citizens to respect that if they truly cherish the freedom and...

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