At the same time, it should be noted that the number of persons held under extended detention under section 10 over the past 14 months was 32 as against 39 in the previous nine-month period. This is a relatively modest number, and one which, taken together with all of the other information I have outlined, goes to support the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform's view that the provisions of the Act are reasoned and proportionate, and are being implemented by the Garda Síochána in a measured and restrained manner.