Mr. Tony Duffin:

-----it is mental health issues, psychological issues and physical health issues. It is a full raft and it is very difficult. We started the LEAR programme in Limerick city in April last year and between April and December we had 67 referrals and 469 interventions with people. The gardaí there really took it on board. What happens is the Garda is working with people who are very vulnerable and who are coming to its attention. This is in Limerick and in Dublin. Generally speaking, Garda members realise these issues are health issues and the response to these issues is not criminal justice, so they are quite happy to work with us and make referrals and work with us going forward on the case management piece. The gardaí have been great in Limerick.