Mr. Brian Spain:

Civil Defence is a distinct organisation from that of the Garda reserve. Obviously, the Garda Reserve exists to support the Garda Síochána. The skills which Garda Reserve personnel have differ from the skills of Civil Defence volunteers. We work closely with the Garda Síochána. There is a representative of the Garda Commissioner on the current Civil Defence Board. We always try to facilitate the Garda in whatever way we can. The skills of a Garda Reserve volunteer would differ from those of a Civil Defence volunteer.