Joe O'Toole (Independent)

In echoing Senator Brian Hayes's comments about the actions of members of the Garda Síochána yesterday, we should remember that such actions have a long tradition in the force. As a young Garda sergeant, the current Garda Commissioner also faced down an armed gunman for which he received the Scott Medal. I referred to this matter on the day of Commissioner Conroy's appointment.

The public is in a state of confusion and perplexity as to who is the Government which appears to consist of the Fianna Fáil Party, the independent Fianna Fáil Party and the Progressive Democrats Party, all of which have different views of the world.