Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)

I am not prepared to accept this amendment. The question of payment of costs in respect of legal representation in these circumstances has been raised with me on a number of occasions by the Garda associations and I have resisted at every stage. There is no provision for the payment of costs in respect of legal representation under the existing Garda Complaints Board scheme. I do not propose to change that. As I understand it, the Garda associations have arrangements in place for the provision of support to members who decide to avail of legal representation.