Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

Will the Leader provide time in the near future for a debate with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, to discuss the implementation of section 15 of the Garda Síochána Bill 2004, which enables the establishment of a Garda reserve force? The Minister is committed to this measure. However, it would be a grave mistake to allow such a significant change in the way our police force is staffed to pass without considerable reflection ——