Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It undermines the relationship and the trust between a Garda Commissioner and future Ministers for Justice and Equality which is detrimental to the State. Unless the Taoiseach has the courage to do the right thing in this situation, given that the Minister is not doing it, this is an appalling vista and an appalling legacy for the Government.

I appeal to people to, even at this late stage, do as the Garda Commissioner has done and in the interests of this country, An Garda Síochána and the Department of Justice, Equality and Defence take responsibility and do the right thing in respect of this important matter.