Mr. Martin Callinan:

I do not have any evidence that that is the case. I am aware that when one is engaged in the heat of battle on industrial relations issues, many things are spoken about.

I know for certain my members, on more than one occasion, used their cars and equipment when they were required to get from A to B. In one incident a member needed to get to the scene very quickly but not in an emergency. He got into his car and did so. People are very flexible, which has been the case for many years. The Garda Síochána has always been flexible in doing its duty, whether on or off duty, and I have no doubt that will continue. When angry, people speak about different things and I do not blame them. It should never be the case that we do not provide the proper equipment for our members. From time to time, situations arise and are dealt with. However, I have never known a member to refuse to do anything to facilitate the organisation if a task has had to be performed. I do not see evidence of a work to rule. There are certain categories of offence where an adult caution is provided for, but I do not see it and do not think it will happen. Members of the Garda Síochána are committed to doing the job and I see evidence of this on a daily basis.