Mr. Drew Harris:

In part, this was to make sure that every uniformed member of the organisation is engaged in roads policing. It is also to make it clear to them that they are mandated to do this work. In other words, no matter what their duties are, this is part of their day's work. For those in the regular unit responding to calls, that is a huge workload, particularly depending on their stations. Those involved in community policing have all sorts of duties that they engage in. By mandating this and making it clear to every divisional officer what is required, ensured that this type of policing would happen as much as possible. Obviously, the exigencies of duty depend on whether gardaí can actually take part. However, it has been mandated by myself and the assistant commissioner through the chief superintendents. Members of the force are actively engaging in this activity. It has been well received and is popular, because gardaí can see the difference they are making in terms of intervention, education and enforcement.