Louis J. Belton
Question:37 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has met the Garda Commissioner since his appointment to the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16943/97]
Written Answers. - Meeting with Garda Commissioner.
P. J. Sheehan
Question:61 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has met the Garda Commissioner since his appointment to the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16945/97]
Michael Noonan
Question:85 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has met the Garda Commissioner since his appointment to the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16946/97]
Dinny McGinley
Question:91 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has met the Garda Commissioner since his appointment to the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16944/97]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 37, 61, 85 and 91 together.
Since taking office, I have met the Garda Commissioner on a number of occasions. As the Deputies will appreciate, it is normal practice for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to meet the commissioner as often as necessary and I propose to maintain the practice.