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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Tulira Castle, Galway.

Alleged interference with the Garda

Summary

Deputy Andrews sought to raise allegations that former Minister Jim Mitchell had interfered with the Garda and called them a “posse,” but the Chair directed him to the Adjournment.

I would like to raise a matter of grave public importance. I refer to the interference by the former Minister, Deputy Jim Mitchell, with the Garda in which he referred to the Garda as a posse. I would like to know——

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John F. O'Connell An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Do you wish to raise the matter on the Adjournment?

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I would like to ask the Leader of the Opposition——

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John F. O'Connell An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

If the Deputy wishes to raise the matter on the Adjournment he can do so.

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I think it is a matter of grave national importance.

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John F. O'Connell An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Do you wish to raise the matter on the Adjournment?

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Yes, I would like to raise this scandalous behaviour by the former Minister for Justice, supported by the Leader of the Opposition.

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John F. O'Connell An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

The Chair will communicate with the Deputy.

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