Martin Mansergh (Fianna Fail)

We all want to see a resolution of this problem. It is not the Garda Síochána that is in conflict with the Oireachtas but the Garda associations. As far as the principle is concerned, which is accepted and working very well in many other countries, it is our duty to uphold the institutions of the State and not to call that into question. I am rather surprised at Senator Finucane's suggestion that, in some way or another, legislation passed in this House should be deemed to be suspended for a certain period, where ——