Garda station closures and victims’ rights
Michael Healy-Rae challenged an alleged gagging order on Gardaí discussing rural station closures and asked about the victims’ rights Bill. The Taoiseach denied any gagging order but gave no publication date for the Bill.
On promised legislation, I am sure the Taoiseach is aware a gagging order has been placed on rank and file gardaí with regard to speaking about the closure of rural Garda stations. With regard to the criminal justice (victims rights) Bill, to strengthen the rights of victims of crime, there will be more victims of crime if our rural Garda stations close. What does the Taoiseach have to say about the gagging order on members of the Garda Síochána?
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The Taoiseach cannot say anything on the Order of Business, whatever about anywhere else.
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I am sure he has a view on the matter.
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Deputy Michael Healy-Rae and others stayed quiet for 14 years. Were they gagged as well?
