Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

That is what I want to find out. I attended a convention in the National Convention Centre last night attended by 600 delegates from the tourism industry who told me that they felt very safe in Dublin. I was pleasantly surprised to hear that. They came from all over the world and over the four days in Dublin were expected to spend over €4 million. While having a drink I sussed them out to see what they really thought but they said they felt very safe in Dublin, and I was delighted to hear that.

My second question relates to the location of the service's office. If I was a victim of crime I would have difficulty finding Hanover Street or the Garda station in Store Street. That is a major issue from Ms Kennedy's point of view. Would she consider locating the service's premises on O'Connell Street or some other prime location to ensure that a tourist who has been mugged or robbed can walk into her office without having to go to Dublin 2 or some side street? That is a major issue.