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Croke Park II legislation

Summary

Michael Healy-Rae raises Garda representatives’ protest and seeks confirmation of legislation threatened if Croke Park II fails. The Minister says the Government will update the House if legislation is required.

The Ceann Comhairle will be delighted to know that I will be in order.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Thanks be to God.

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It is very disappointing to see members of the Garda Representative Association, which represents rank and file gardaí throughout the country, protesting outside the Dáil today.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

What piece of legislation is the Deputy speaking about?

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The question relates to the Croke Park II agreement or promised legislation that the Government is threatening to introduce if there is no agreement. I want confirmation-----

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About a threat, apparently.

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There is promised legislation.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy will get no confirmation if there is no promised legislation.

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It is threatened.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

What is it?

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The Government has indicated it will introduce legislation.

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There is no name on it yet, but it is promised.

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It is the "intimidation of public sector workers Bill".

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I do not need any help from Deputy Kelleher.

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The Deputy's party never did anything like that.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Deputy Kelleher is taking on a major role as rabble rouser in this Dáil.

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The Government has said that if there is no agreement, it will legislate.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Is there promised legislation?

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It is disappointing to see gardaí having to protest outside Leinster House.

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They could be brought in with a family pass.

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If legislation is required following the-----

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-----introduction of the Croke Park II agreement, we will update the House when it happens.

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It will be required either way.

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