We all need a functioning justice system. I, too, acknowledge the presence of members of the Bar Council. I support their call for restoration of the FEMPI-era cuts to their fees.

I wish to ask the Taoiseach about the direction of An Garda Síochána. Following changes to the management model, a community engagement superintendent is supposed to provide leadership to deal with local crime, antisocial behaviour and road traffic law enforcement but there is currently no such superintendent in counties Longford or Mayo, despite the appointment made today in County Roscommon. There is concern within An Garda Síochána that recruitment targets are not being met. Resignations are high. Some 50% of those who apply fail the fitness test. It has been suggested that should be completed at the end of the course at Templemore. With the increase in the population, the forthcoming EU Presidency and an increasing number of retirements, will the Taoiseach take steps to prevent unprecedented pressure on our police service?

I thank Deputy Daly. I will follow up specifically with the Minister for Justice regarding the community engagement superintendents for counties Longford and Mayo, to which he referred. More broadly, we are beginning to see progress on recruitment of gardaí. I do not have the figures in front of me but a class of about 157 went into Templemore in recent weeks. A new class goes in every three months, approximately, with a class coming out around that time as well. The Minister for Justice and the Minister for public expenditure are looking at further measures to address the issue of retention. I will get the Deputy an update on that.