Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 April 2004
730 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will amend the Garda Síochána Bill 2004 to allow town councils the right to representation on joint policing committees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11644/04]
View answerQuestions regarding the composition of the proposed joint policing committees, including participation by town councils, were raised by a number of Senators during the course of the Second Stage debate on the Bill in the Seanad. I do see the case for representatives of town councils to have a role where appropriate, although the practicalities of this would need to be thought through. I have indicated that I will reflect further on the matter between now and Committee Stage.
