Ms Nóirín O'Sullivan:

Yes, I thank the Deputy. Assistant Commissioner O'Mahoney covers the southern region as well in terms of the allocation of gardaí. The next tranche of gardaí are due out of the college in January. I cannot make a promise here because we will have to look at where the allocations are. Certainly, in terms of the allocation of gardaí, gardaí have gone to the southern region and they will be allocated and distributed according to the need that arises there. That does not take away from the reduction of four gardaí in east Limerick but we do have to look at the matter the context of the distribution of gardaí. If the Chair wishes, Assistant Commissioner O'Mahoney can respond.