Tom Shehan (Fine Gael)

On the present rumour about the closure of Garda stations, I would like to offer the Minister a few words of caution. I received a telephone call at 10:30 a.m. from a person in Kerry who, on leaving a certain post office, saw a person with a conviction for robbing another post office sitting outside in a high-powered Mercedes. I made seven telephone calls before I could get a garda, and that garda was off duty. He was on his way to investigate the matter when I was entering the House. While it is only a rumour that Garda stations are to close and the Minister has made no decision on the matter, or on the replacement of Garda squad cars, I ask him to bear in mind my point. We will know shortly the outcome regarding the person sitting in the Mercedes.