Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Far be it from me to get into constitutional matters with the Minister of State. The amendment seeks the provision of adequate resources. The question when is a commitment not a commitment arose on the Order of Business. The amendment merely seeks to tease out that issue. The Government has given a number of commitments in terms of resources for the Garda Síochána, but such resources have not been put in place. The amendment highlights that adequate resources are not currently available. Recognition must be given to the fact that to meet the priorities laid down for the Garda Síochána adequate resources will have to be put in place.