That is all of the leaders. I have time for two questions. The two names that have come out here are Deputies Niamh Smyth and Joan Collins, and that is it.

In the programme for Government, the Government has given a commitment with regard to ensuring a strong and visible police force in every community. Figures show that the lowest number of Garda recruits have been assigned to rural areas. In Cavan-Monaghan, we have a mere 21 new recruits. With such low numbers, how are the goals outlined in the programme for Government being met? A strong and visible force implies that there are a proportionate number of gardaí to civilians in the area.

Promised legislation?

It is part of the programme for Government. I am asking for the appropriate number of gardaí in regard to the size of the community in rural areas. We are as susceptible to crime as those in urban areas are. I would like the Tánaiste's views on that.

It was the Deputy's party that closed down Templemore.

This Government kept it closed for three years.

I have reopened Templemore. We are having 900 young recruits coming out this year, as we have had for the past number of years. Clearly, capacity is being built up. New recruits are being assigned to different areas. No doubt Deputy Niamh Smyth's area will see the benefit of those new recruits.