I wish to highlight the inactivity of the Minister's predecessor, who promised a review of the Garda's rural policing programme. As Senator Mansergh stated, the majority of rural Garda stations are, other than for a period of one hour, closed each day. In the past communities at large welcomed, co-operated with and supported members of the Garda who lived within their communities and worked effectively to prevent crime. The trust they built up, however, has disappeared. I hope the Minister's undertaking to re-establish that trust will lead to the reopening, in a meaningful way, of all Garda stations in small towns and villages in rural areas because it is important for people to see the visible presence of a garda within their community.