Mr. Brian Purcell:

One does not simply get an allowance for nothing, as one must tick whatever box is required to be ticked. Consequently, the particular officer would be attending in respect of various categories. One would have additional hours and there would be certain elements for attendance on a Saturday or Sunday. The point I am making is that if an officer is on 15 allowances, while that seems like an awful lot, one does not simply get an allowance without doing something for it. Consequently, if the particular officer is getting an allowance, the Deputy may be assured that he is ticking the box in respect of whatever the allowance is paid for.