With regard to the element of the question which deals with the co-operation between the Garda Síochána and the Revenue Commissioners, is the Minister aware of the grave concern expressed by members of the Garda Síochána on the fact that over the weekends, in particular, that the whole of Dublin port is left unpoliced by Customs and Excise officers due to cutbacks in overtime and personnel and that it is incumbent on a visiting boat to remain at harbour and report on the Monday morning? Is the Minister aware that the premier port lies unpoliced by Customs and Excise officers over the weekends? Is the Minister taking any steps in that direction?

I will have this matter fully looked into. I will request the Garda to advise me of the situation and if action is necessary as a result of what Deputy McCartan has said I have no doubt that it will be attended to.

May I take it from that that the Minister has not been made aware of these concerns? Will he accept that this is a very serious matter?

The matter the Deputy raises is worthy of a separate question.

In the context of the co-operation between the Garda Síochána and the Revenue Commissioners for whom the Customs and Excise officers——

The Deputy has made his point.