Mr. Drew Harris:

As we move towards 15,000 members, and we have a finite number to distribute, we want to build on the sophistication of our resourcing and how we will allocate resources. We want to take into account other factors. The socioeconomic index and the prevalence of crime are important within this, as is the road network and traffic flow. As well as the figures the Deputy has for the local division in north Dublin, support is provided by the national units. Much of this has been in respect of responding to organised crime and operations specifically relating to drugs. The organised crime bureau is supported regularly by the armed support unit or the emergency response unit. This is a regular daily occurrence. We provide a policing service beyond local divisional policing. The national units do a lot of work to counter the very issues the Deputy is highlighting with regard to drugs crime.