Mr. John Twomey:

I shall make two points in response. First, on the movement of personnel, there has been no change to the rules and regulations. The same principles still apply. It has always been a principle in the organisation to try to facilitate gardaí were possible. There are rules on distances but there has been no change to them. Almost monthly, personnel move around the country. For example, there could be a move from a rural area to an urban area, depending on the garda's domestic circumstances. The position has not changed and there is no discussion about changing it.

Second, the Commissioner mentioned the rosters. The current rostering system is a new system that has been in place for the past couple of years. We are in discussions with the associations about adjusting it. We are constantly seeking to improve it to ensure a greater supply-and-demand fit. It is ongoing work. It is also included in the work of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland. The Commissioner said that the senior leadership team would agree its position tomorrow. It is hoped to continue discussions with the associations on the changes.