Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)

I am generally satisfied that with the extent of consultation provided for, as the joint policing committees are representative not only of councillors, Oireachtas Members and senior Garda officers but also include community and voluntary interests. Importantly, subsection 5(d) provides for consultation with any other person as the authority considers appropriate. As I consider the consultation envisaged by the Senator can be achieved through the operation of this section in its current form, I ask the Senators to withdraw the amendment.