Brian Hayes (Fine Gael)

On a point of order, my colleague, Senator Cummins, raised an important issue. He was given a letter just as he rose to his feet. I have not been given this letter. Given that the amendment is in my name also, I ask the Cathaoirleach to explain how a matter of such fundamental importance to the security of the Garda Síochána concerning a manslaughter or murder conviction could be outside the scope of a Bill which is all about the Garda Síochána.

The Cathaoirleach knows I respect him. May I conclude on this point? We regularly have examples in the House where a variety of aspects of legislation are included in legislation of this nature but the Cathaoirleach has arbitrarily decided to exclude this.