Seanad debates

Tuesday, 8 April 2003

Garda Síochána (Police Co-Operation) Bill 2003: Second Stage.

 

Let us look at it from the point of view of Northern Ireland and the importance of leavening the lump, at least for a number of years. There is no point in laying down the legislation and making a provision if it is not taken up. By and large, people will not take up provisions unless they see them as being of some advantage to them, in terms of their career, career development and the rest of it. At the very least, they should not lose money. It is a sensible and general rule that when somebody is seconded, he or she is offered his or her existing terms and conditions. There may also be a relocation allowance and an incentive for those separated from their families, or who have to move their families for a period.

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