Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

We can invite the Minister, Deputy Howlin, to the House when that period has ended. Senator Walsh can ask that the Minister, Deputy Howlin, come to the House for a debate on the issues he raised.

Senator Wilson seconded Senator Barrett's amendment, which I have already accepted. He also called for a debate with the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, on the Garda Síochána and policing. The specific issue of the barracks in Cavan might well be a matter more suitably raised on the Adjournment. Senator Wilson also raised the issue of security for the G8 meeting in Fermanagh, which he has raised previously and to which he received a response. There has been a great deal of communication between the Garda Síochána and Police Service of Northern Ireland on this issue. I am sure adequate security arrangements will be put in place for that important meeting being held in Fermanagh, which we welcome. It is a huge boost not alone for Fermanagh but the entire region.

Senator Ó Domhnaill also raised the issue of policing. I believe he withdrew his personalised attack on the Minister, Deputy Shatter.