Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We sat down and discussed their concerns with them, particularly the late Deputy Brian Lenihan and the then Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Dermot Ahern. In my memory no Fianna Fáil Minister has ever directed a Garda Commissioner to take disciplinary action against a member of the Garda Síochána or the association that represents sergeants and inspectors. It is extraordinary what a sensitive soul the Minister is.