Mr. Joseph Nugent:

I do not agree with the Deputy. There was confusion about the reopening of Garda stations and extended opening hours. I accept that we are in a space where the interim report has only been published. In the context of the reopening programme, Assistant Commissioner Leahy recommended that Stepaside Garda station be reopened. He said this at the committee. He also commented on broader issues, including how he would deploy additional resources if he had them available. He said he would not deploy them to Stepaside.