Promises made regarding the pension entitlements of workers who were transferred from the civil service to other bodies were not kept in the past. Posts and Telegraph personnel and Air Traffic Controllers are examples, and now it is proposed with regard to civil servants working in Garda stations.
In order to avoid the perception of political policing, I asked the Garda Commissioner whether he felt additional detail or guidance was needed in the upcoming Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill.
Clare Independent T.D. Michael McNamara has expressed “alarm” at new figures showing a significant increase in domestic abuse incidents across Ireland during 2020.
Read MoreI called for justice for Patrick Nugent and his family from the Justice Minister tonight.