I propose to take Questions Nos. 123 and 124 together.
I have been informed by the Garda authorities which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the total number of gardaí on beat duty over a 24 hour period in the Dublin metropolitan region would fluctuate depending on the date, time of the week and the demand on resources. Uniform resources in the Dublin metropolitan region operate a three relief system. This system comprises three roster tours of duty, 6 a.m.-2 p.m., 2 p.m.-10 p.m. and 10 p.m.-6 a.m., and also two flexi tours, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
Depending on the day, a different combination of units would operate between these times and therefore the numbers of personnel available for beat duty would differ.