Frank Feighan (Fine Gael)

Speakers have commented on a proposal to reduce the use of live ammunition and the use of less lethal weapons. I would be horrified if the Garda intended to have fewer armed gardaí. At times of struggle or strife they have stood up to aggression. I for one would be very much against a reduction in the 1,600 armed gardaí who have maintained the security of this State. This House must be forceful on this matter.

I call on the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to come to the House to outline what is happening in our postal service. From my use of it and from the experience of my constituents, the service seems to have deteriorated in the past six months. We should have a debate on the efficiency of our postal service.