Mr. Joseph Nugent:

We have looked at the nature of similar kennelling arrangements used by other services, such as by the Revenue Commissioners. We have sourced an approach and, through bulk buying, will be able to reduce significantly the costs associated with the provision of those kennels. Everyone will be pleased to hear we will be able to roll out additional kennels to dog handlers this year. That is all in hand and being sorted. With the assistance of the OPW and following some work we did ourselves, we have resolved the matter.