With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 13 and 14 together.
I have received no request in recent times for increased Garda strength at Clonmel.
The detailed deployment of Garda resources is a matter to be decided primarily by the Commissioner. The Garda authorities have informed me that, having regard to overall resources and other demands on Garda services, they consider that the present Garda strength in Clonmel is resonably adequate. The police needs of the area will be kept under review and will be further considered according as the additional manpower being recruited becomes available for assignment to the various centres.