Feargal Quinn (Independent)

I wonder to what extent it is possible to have this matter forced out into the open. If the electorate was made aware of this proposal it would change many attitudes. Having watched that brave lady, the widow of Detective Garda McCabe on television last night, I am saddened to hear of this report from Kerry Radio this morning.

I ask the Acting Leader to draw the attention of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to the sad deaths last weeks due to the tragic drownings in County Cork. Although there is no connection with that incident, I understand that the Garda water unit, which is the recovery unit of the Garda, is seriously undermanned. I am not sure why this is the case. Perhaps the unit depends on voluntary effort. Following a recent incident, it was five days before the water unit could search for a body as it was engaged on a case in another part of the country. I ask the Acting Leader to draw the attention of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to this matter to see if something can be done about it.