Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I welcome the establishment of the new force to tackle organised gangland crime, particularly in the Dublin area. I asked yesterday if Operation Anvil had lagged. If I recall correctly, the Leader said she had asked that question but I do not believe she got an answer to it. Garda confidence in what is being done is vital. I assume the Minister responsible has consulted with the force. I hope this is adequate because something went wrong in terms of Operation Anvil. Is a complement of 50 gardaí sufficient for this new unit? If it is not adequate, we will go nowhere in addressing this problem. We cannot combat these thugs and the increasing level of crime if we do not have an adequate and properly resourced force. Is the force adequate? I hope it is. I hope it is not a case of too little, too late.