Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

I raised the issue of Garda vehicles not being subject to NCT tests in the House on numerous occasions. That situation continues. Regarding Garda resources, questions arise on the use of anti-stab vests and proper radio systems. The Garda Síochána is not properly resourced, despite being told on numerous occasions it is receiving more funding than ever. Those are just three areas in which the force is not properly resourced.

On the question of the Garda reserve, there is no doubt the Minister informed the associations, the AGSI and the GRA, that the relevant legislation was only enabling legislation and that the reserve would not be introduced on his watch, as stated by Senator Finucane. The Minister also referred to it in the course of the debate in this House. He therefore misled the Garda representative bodies.