Does the Minister consider it desirable that there should be a training programme or a training course of the voluntary stewards provided by the various organisations? Perhaps these lectures could be given by senior representatives of the Garda Síochána so that there is unity of purpose in relation to crowd control. I am sure the Minister will agree that the voluntary stewards play a major role in stewarding the large gatherings at various functions. Sometimes I think they have not the kind of guidance and training that would help them to perform their duties in the best way.

That seems to be introducing a new element into the question.

I am asking the Minister if he thinks it would be useful to have some form of training or guidance for the voluntary stewards who work in co-operation with the Garda Síochána?

(Limerick East): Probably there is some merit in that but by and large we have not had a history of crowd violence at matches——

Not yet.

(Limerick East): The situation is in hand. The replies I have given today indicate an awareness of the possibility of a problem arising. Certainly the Garda will liaise with the sporting organisations, and if that involves advice with regard to stewarding in addition to the advice they are giving already I am sure that can be met.

We have our fair share of hooligans here.

Let us not import them.

It is not a question of importing them. It is a question of stopping the guys here.

(Limerick East): Is the Deputy referring to the country or to this House?

Not the House.