The programme for Government states that, as part of a review, the Government will launch a pilot scheme to reopen six Garda stations, both urban and rural, to determine possible positive impacts that such openings would have on criminal activity, with special emphasis on burglaries, theft and public order. This review was to be initiated within two months. Is it under way and, if so, when will it be completed and its findings published?

That is an operational matter for the Garda Commissioner who is considering the issue. Some weeks ago, the Cabinet discussed some of the criteria that could apply following the commitment given in this regard in the programme for Government. The process agreed in the programme for Government has been initiated and is being considered by the Garda Commissioner. It is an operational matter for the Commissioner at this point.