-----at the time he was interfering with an independent and autonomous office? It is earth-shattering that An Garda Síochána admitted blatantly on the radio-----

-----that it interfered with the process. I will ask the question again and ask that the Minister stop hiding. When was she first made aware of the issue with the holsters? Will she give the date? When was she briefed-----

-----about the safety concerns? What did she do about it? What does she have to say-----

-----about gardaí at a senior level saying they interfered with the independent process?

You are hiding. Just answer the question.

Is the Minister saying she cannot answer the question as to when she and the Department were first made aware? That is just nonsense.

There is no answer.

How can the Minister, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, tell us that you were told in August 2020? How can the Minister for justice tell us that when the Minister, Deputy McEntee, will not tell us herself?

Okay, I apologise, but this is very frustrating, with respect.

When were you informed?

When were you informed?

Why will the Minister not tell us when she was informed?

Why will she not tell us?

It is ridiculous. It is a simple question.

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