Joanna Tuffy (Labour)

I move amendment No. 34:

In page 19, subsection (4), line 38 to delete "to limit the independence of" and substitute "in respect of the role of".

This is a technical amendment as the Labour Party believes the existing wording is inappropriate as it refers to the independence of a member of the Garda Síochána in the investigation and prosecution of an offence, whereas the Bill makes it clear a member is not wholly independent in that respect. For example, a garda is subject to the directions of the Director of Public Prosecutions.