Mr. Martin Callinan:

The starting point is establishing, in the first instance, the allowances that will not be available to them. Of course, they would be in a position of financial disadvantage if certain allowances were not available to them. That is a given. The Government has not provided any indication that recruitment will take place in the foreseeable future. So the matter simply has not arisen. Templemore is very much open for business and there are a number of courses ongoing at the facility. Just last week representatives from the European Police College, CEPOL, were in Templemore to take part in a course.

A number of courses feature regularly such as firearms, driving, and continuous professional development. Courses of that nature are a continuum in the college, albeit at a reduced capacity. None the less, the lights are on and we are open for business.