David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Ó Fearghaíl correctly pointed out that part of the problem over the years has been to identify the ongoing operational requirements of the force. That is still a difficulty. The witnesses said they have some ideas and suggestions, and we invite them to send them to us. We could have a look at those again and perhaps have another discussion on them. The ongoing operational requirements were mentioned in the value for money report as being an issue. From my experience over the years, one keeps training but there is nothing to do, and then after a while people begin to get disillusioned.