It is impossible to discuss this topic without looking at the Garda's enforcement role. The Garda works in a difficult environment in which few of us would choose to work. Often it interacts with the worst elements in society and its members put their own safety at risk in the interests of others. The system, however, should be examined. When there is good management locally, the performance of the Garda has been noticeably better. Where management is not up to that level, members of the force feel vulnerable because they feel that if they step over the line, as they may sometimes do, they take the brunt of the blame without any support from their superiors.