Mr. Jim Curran:

We are not aware of any State supports for protection equipment and putting systems in place. The IPU provides advice and support for our own members. We have a security pack that is available to all our members.

It comes back to Deputy Neville's earlier point in that we encourage our members to also report crimes to us in order that we might assist them. We often have representatives on the road who visit pharmacies and provide advice. It is a two-pronged approach, providing advice and going out externally in an effort to support pharmacists on the ground. We are not aware of any specific State support which is available.