(Mayo): Would the Minister of State not agree that the so-called zero tolerance policy depends on quick, decisive and effective decisions? This case occurred on 13 September, over five weeks ago, and should have been wrapped up in 48 hours. A member of the public was arrested and brought to Dundalk Garda station. This individual attempted to contact his local Garda station. A doctor was called but was obstructed by a Garda checkpoint and turned back. He was asked to turn off his mobile telephone, not to respond until 4 o'clock and then to ring Dundalk Garda station and pretend he had a puncture. Eventually, the doctor had to get a Garda escort to Dundalk Garda station.
We still do not have a report on this serious matter. Is the Minister of State serious when she says that the Garda have still not concluded the investigation? When can we expect a full report on this extremely serious matter? It makes a total mockery of the concept of zero tolerance.