Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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-----in very many old buildings, there is asbestos. The asbestos becomes a problem when somebody starts knocking down the building. Simply because there is an old building that has asbestos does not mean it is a threat to somebody's health. It can be a threat to health if the building is knocked down. Obviously, there have to be very careful measures put in place in respect of that.

The Deputy referred to Templemore and whether we were looking to establish another Garda College. I know this is an issue of concern to the Deputy as the TD who represents Templemore. There is no threat to Templemore. Under no circumstances am I going to be a Minister for justice who comes in and suggests that we undermine or move away from Templemore. The point being made, as the Deputy will be aware, is that there are limitations on the numbers Templemore can take in. At 200 students per entry, it is pressurised. It could probably go to 225. If there are five intakes a year, we could get to 1,000. If we can get to those numbers that is great, there will be no issue. If we are in a situation where the numbers are going to-----