Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)

I also call on the Leader to ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to come to the House for a debate on crime, which has been highlighted by recent events in Limerick. I refer to the call by the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors for more help. The association stated crime was almost out of control and unless its members received the necessary assistance, the situation would get worse. When will the Minister provide the extra 2,000 gardaí promised prior to the general election as they are badly needed?

There have been a number of incidents recently involving taxi drivers. This is a serious and worrying issue for women and young girls, in particular, who must travel in taxis at night and rely on them as a safe means of transport. However, many taxi drivers are not upstanding members of the community and a regulator should be appointed to monitor the industry. Will the Leader ask the Minister for Transport to come to the House to discuss this issue?