Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)

I will not accept the amendment. During the course of the debate on the Garda Síochána Act in the Lower House, Deputy Jim O'Keeffe pointed out that the phrase "the Garda Síochána" was used extensively in the original 1920s legislation. He stated that what was good enough for Kevin O'Higgins was good enough for him, which will have a strong effect on Senator Cummins.