Mr. Drew Harris:

Yes, I am. This is something that we have invested in and we concentrate on. We have an employee assistance service which provides one-to-one support for members in the most difficult of circumstances. We also have a helpline, which is available 24-7. We have our own occupational health unit, in effect.

Our chief medical officer is actively engaged in protecting the welfare, both physical and mental, of members. We are very conscious of the huge pressures on members of An Garda Síochána. I mentioned earlier some of the very difficult incidents they must deal with and the trauma. I see reports of these incidents on my desk every day. There are horrific incidents that members of the Garda must deal with, be they related to crime or road traffic collisions.