With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 19 and 20 together.
I have received representations in connection with the curtailment of opening hours at Skibbereen Garda station.
The commissioner has informed me that in consultation with the local officers he has arranged that for an experimental period of twelve months the hours during which this station is open to the public will be between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day. The commissioner considers that these office hours will make more men available for more important outdoor duties while still enabling an adequate office service to be provided. The new arrangements will be subject to review after a period in the light of actual experience.