Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2023-01-19
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Micheál Martin (FF), Cork South-Central

I agree with the Deputy. The matter is very serious. There were further revelations this morning about Deputies in the House, in particular Deputy Cairns. This behaviour is becoming more frequent. The Ceann Comhairle has endeavoured to raise this issue in terms of a fund and so on. I will speak to my Government colleagues in respect of this in terms of wraparound supports. I understand there is a desire to create a security fund which would assist Members in taking precautionary measures. That would at least give some protections to Members who may be coming under attack or potential assault. There has been ongoing liaison with the Garda. I know the Minister, Deputy Harris, has had discussions with the Garda Commissioner in respect of this. Perhaps, collectively, we should form an informal group in the House-----

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Sitting date: 2023-01-19