Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

We would all like to be associated with the Cathaoirleach's tribute to Jimmy Walsh. A number of us took the opportunity to wish him well yesterday.

Senator MacSharry has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business in respect of No. 16, his Private Members' Bill, and I am accepting the amendment. He also referred to the row between the Minister for Justice and Equality and the GRA and AGSI. As Senator Coghlan said, a disciplinary hearing is underway today in respect of the four sergeants so any direct comment is inappropriate. All of us, however, would hope the row does not escalate any further. The idea of an apology and an invitation from the GRA to the Minister to its AGM, as Deputy Collins suggested is a good one.