Brian Hayes (Fine Gael)

The people do not want Sinn Féin in Government for a long time. Will the Leader clarify the comments of the Minister for Foreign Affairs at the earliest juncture? Good people with democratic standing need to stand up for democratic values and not woo those who have done so much harm to our country.

I asked last week whether the Leader would inform the House when the Government intends to take Committee Stage of the Garda Síochána Bill 2004. She should provide this information not only because of the introduction of a Garda inspectorate, but also because of the important police partnerships that need to be set up throughout our communities.