Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In case the Deputy did not hear me properly, let me assure him again that the Government will provide whatever resources, facilities and capacity are necessary for the Garda Síochána to tackle gangland shootings, killings and murders. This Government will see to it that those resources are made available as and when they are required.

The mobility allowance is not as simple as it seems. I have examined the issue. It involves devising a scheme that is appropriate in the current circumstances. What was in place before meant that those who were receiving the payment were allowed to continue receiving payments while work was done on the introduction of a new scheme. Determining the limits of eligibility under the scheme is the problem. There were different variations of the scheme which were not appropriate. The review is still being worked on in the Department of Health. I will advise the Deputy of progress made on that shortly.

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