Ms Nóirín O'Sullivan:

In terms of the demand-driven activity of An Garda Síochána, we would have certainly seen an increase over the years. Obviously, there are a number of demands on the organisation, not least - as we mentioned in the opening statement - of which is the implementation of Operation Thor, which was a response to a surge in property crime throughout the country. It has led to or the return on investment demonstrates an over 35% decrease in property crime, in particular, and burglaries. That is a very significant decrease. Also, in terms of the gangland feud, one would have seen right around the country a number of hybrid patrols where we have both armed and unarmed members patrolling together. All of those operational demands are very resource intensive.