As we approach the end of the year, a range of departmental Estimates have been published recently. During questions to the Taoiseach's earlier, reference was made to a public meeting held in Ballymascanlon Hotel in Dundalk at which the following issues were raised, namely, the availability of resources for the Garda, the number of gardaí we will have and the availability of resources for enhanced technology to cope with the severe crime levels in different parts of the country.

When will the Taoiseach avail of an opportunity to outline what will be done to tackle crime levels generally, not just in the Border counties but right across the country?

The Deputy was in this Chair long enough to know what he can raise on the Order of Business. A question on promised legislation, please.

The Garda authorities which were questioned clearly indicated that crime was a huge problem that needed to be confronted and resources were urgently needed.

We have had a number of debates about this. I am sure the Deputy was happy at the meeting in Ballymascanlon to point out that €200 million would be allocated to the Garda for information sharing and information capacity enhancement. We have joined the Schengen information system, which will mean every garda on the beat will have that information. The college in Templemore is open with 600 people to be recruited next year. Money has been allocated for proper vehicles and facilities for gardaí to do their job. These issues are discussed and commented on by the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Garda Commissioner.

What legislation are we talking about?

I do not know - Ballymascanlon legislation.

Thank you very much. I just wanted to clear that up.

On the opportunity for a debate, we will have it at some stage.