Michael D'Arcy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

He did, so I am making the point. I disagree with the Minister for Justice and Equality on the 2013 policing plan that was commissioned by the Garda Commissioner. Certain aspects of the plan should be scrutinised and analysed. The Minister will not second-guess it. In my opinion, however, if there is an aspect of the policing plan that is incorrect - perhaps based on incorrect information or faulty data - we should scrutinise it.

When the Garda Commissioner brings forward the 2014 policing plan, we should be in a position to make available the information we have put to joint policing committees. I have also put that information to the Minister and am trying to put it to the Garda Commissioner. I have spent a week trying to contact the Garda Commissioner, but he has not had the courtesy to return my call.

The 2014 policing plan should be flexible while not including incorrect matters. I am speaking specifically about the amalgamation of two Garda districts in Enniscorthy and Gorey. Such an area, with a population of 75,000, cannot be policed with a sole Garda superintendent in a single Garda district.

I think it is disappointing that Senators exceed their time allocation. It is very rude to other Members.