Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I hope not. The provisional outturn for last year was slightly less than the Estimate provides for this year. If numbers remain as they are, there will be another underspend this year. I am hopeful, however, that we will be able to recruit new members and increase current strength. While we will not reach the target figure this year, I am certain we will improve on the current figure.