Paudie Coffey (Waterford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator again. It is a very topical issue. The Minister has considered it but she said that at this time consideration is not being given to keeping on retiring gardaí on a part-time basis as community gardaí. It is important that members who are assigned to community policing units operate on a full-time basis and are fully dedicated to the very important work. However, I take on board the points Senator Noone has made, which I will convey to the Minister, and I am sure she will have further engagement with the Senator.