Thomas Byrne (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That is a sensible alteration. The Garda should not be part of this and the role of the Commissioner should not be interfered with. Gardaí are regularly redeployed.

I disagree fundamentally with the Minister that the Bill is technical. It is radical and goes way beyond what it is currently set out in the public service agreements. It should be treated as such. I am surprised that I have not received representations from any of the public service unions on the Bill. I wonder if they have their eyes on the ball, notwithstanding the Minister's statement that he has discussed the legislation with them.