Do not mislead the people.

It is scurrilous, Taoiseach, that you stand there knowing none of those things fit-----

-----for the people of Wexford or Leitrim.

I thank the Deputy.

In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time tomorrow evening.

I ask the Minister to acknowledge the current retention crisis facing An Garda Síochána and to outline the measures her Department is taking to address same. What recommendations has the Department made to An Garda Síochána to increase recruitment to the force? What I am really asking is that the Minister acknowledge the current retention crisis facing An Garda Síochána.

We all know there is a huge recruitment crisis. There have been many promises and budgetary commitments but, as the Minister said, budget is clearly not the issue. We have to look at what the issue is and why we cannot meet targets, or recruit to cover the capacity of those who are leaving, out sick or on suspension. We are in a bad way. We are in crisis and that crisis needs to come to a head. The recent recruitment campaigns have been well oversubscribed. The demand among the public might actually be there but th…

There is also a huge issue with retention and the major loss when members of An Garda Síochána decide they need to leave the force. I sincerely hope that we are doing exit interviews and that we take the information as feedback and do something with it. All of their knowledge, training and expertise goes with them and it takes years to gain that experience as a new recruit. I will address an issue that is pertinent to our difficulties with recruitment. I received hundreds of items of correspondence from retired mem…

I am sure the Minister of State will agree there are multiple issues in planning currently, many of which are not resolved in this Bill. In fact there are areas in the Bill that open us up to many more points of litigation the whole way through. The one point I would like to make and repeat if necessary is that we cannot ever block citizens' rights to access the law and to make an objection. People who are genuinely affected must be allowed to object and be afforded due process. While the new Bill is exhaustive, wh…

I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Ciarán Cannon - To discuss the urgent need for an indoor sports facility at Seamount College in Kinvara, County Galway. Deputy Gary Gannon - To discuss street safety in Dublin's north inner city. Deputy Louise O'Reilly - To discuss the shortage of school places in north County Dublin. Deputy Michael Moynihan - To discuss the need to fill all vacant SEN…

I take it the Deputy does not need a reply?

We will now move to Deputy Cannon. The question is to discuss the urgent need for an indoor sports facility at Seamount College in Kinvara, County Galway. It is the home of Karen Weekes, is that correct?

She is some woman.

I will carry that message back to the Ceann Comhairle on behalf of both Deputies O'Reilly and Naughten.

Is it agreed to allow the Minister of State to proceed? Agreed.

We move to Sinn Féin. Six Deputies are sharing. I call Deputy Daly.

Let the Deputy speak.

Please.

Deputy Danny Healy-Rae is free to leave, but stop interrupting.

Sorry, Deputy Ó Ríordáin, we will hold the clock. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae, you cannot keep interrupting. You should either leave or let the Deputy finish his time.