Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am not privy to how internal Garda memoranda are produced. However, the Garda is well aware, as is the committee, that An Garda Síochána must remain within the overtime budget provided to it and, of course, that budget is kept under constant review. The budget for 2018 starts in December. I am sure the Garda was well aware of that as the Department of Justice and Equality was. I assure the Deputy and members of the public that policing services will continue, including tackling organised crime, through Operation Hybrid with its importance in the Dublin metropolitan region and Operation Thor across the country. Overtime will be available if and when required.