Helen Keogh
Question:38 Ms Keogh asked the Minister for Justice if she will establish an independent police authority; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Independent Police Authority.
Máirín Quill
Question:57 Miss Quill asked the Minister for Justice if she will establish an independent police authority.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 38 and 57 together.
I have no plans to establish an independent police authority. In a democracy such as ours it is right that the Garda Síochána should remain answerable to the Dáil through the Minister for Justice and the Government.