I welcome the increase of 2,000 in the number of gardaí. Resources are vital in this area because it is imperative that there are more gardaí on the beat. I have often discussed this with the local superintendent and when he explains where he has deployed personnel, 30 gardaí in a small town can find themselves spread across 24 hours in a way that is ineffective when it comes to being seen on the ground. There is no substitute for visibility and any initiative should ensure this happens.