asked the Minister for Justice if it is intended to proceed with the establishment of a Garda authority which was promised in the joint programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Establishment of Garda Authority.
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Limerick East): The answer to the first part of the question is “yes”. With regard to the second part, the position remains as indicated by me on 4 May last in the course of the debate on the Second Stage of the Criminal Justice (Community Service) Bill (columns 330 and 331 of the Official Report).