John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The number of members of the force is now down to less than 13,000 and the acting Commissioner has said the Garda can fulfil its full obligations with that number. This might come as a surprise to some people around the country, because they constantly hear of the non-availability of gardaí for some reason or another in regard to reporting incidents and getting a response. For example, the Garda has had an input in creating by-laws, but often when it comes to policing and implementation of them, the explanation is often given that the Garda does not have the manpower to deal with them. Is this something she has come across or is she familiar with that view?