Would the Minister not agree that there is a need to review the type of policing in the city centre in view of the fact that a large number of businesses cannot get insurance cover, particularly in the area of fire insurance and burglary? I had a question down last month about this matter but unfortunately Question Time was aborted by an incident in the House. There are reports that there is serious racketeering going on in the centre of the city in terms of protection rackets. If we close our eyes to this we are fooling ourselves. Would the Minister not agree that there is a need to review the type of policing that is in operation in the city centre?

With regard to what the Deputy has said and the importance of what he alleges, I would welcome evidence in any shape or form that he might have which would help the Garda to investigate racketeering or anything of that nature in the city centre. I would welcome that and would bring it immediately to the attention of the Garda authorities. With regard to the type of policing that is in operation in the city centre, the Deputy knows that that is a matter for the Garda Commissioner.

The Taoiseach appointed the Minister.

Statutorily it is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and the Deputy knows that well.

The people look to us.