Debate resumed on amendment No. 1: To delete all words after ??That??, and substitute the following:"? acknowledges the vital role of An Garda Síochána in providing security to the State and protection to the public; ? acknowledges the investment of ¤4m in the Garda fleet in 2012 which provided for the purchase of a total of 213 vehicles and the additional allocation of a dedicated ¤5m for the purchase of new Garda vehicles in 2013; ? recognises in particular the value of the recent significant reforms in An Garda Síochána in making more efficient use of resources and delivering a more effective policing service; ? recognises the importance of ensuring the continued capacity of An Garda Síochána to combat crime effectively and welcomes the Government?s commitment to maintain resources at the highest possible level; ? recognises the continued success of An Garda Síochána in tackling crime, reflected in the downward trend in most categories of crime; ? welcomes the continued impact Operation Fiacla is having in tackling burglary around the country, with the arrest of 3,538 persons and 1,924 persons charged between April and December 2012; ? supports in particular the measures being taken by An Garda Síochána to tackle organised and gangland crime, including extensive drug seizures and associated arrests, as well as ongoing operations to disrupt and prosecute criminal terrorists; and ? resolves to continue to support An Garda Síochána in the prevention and detection of crime and the bringing of criminals to justice.".- (Senator Paul Bradford).