Dublin West is one of the fastest growing areas in Dublin. It has a population of over 130,000 people and one of the busiest garda stations in the K district. A few weeks ago, another group of gardaí were attested in Templemore training centre. Despite the expectation that a significant number of these gardaí would be sent to Dublin West, only five were assigned. To make matters worse, my understanding is four experienced members were assigned or promoted, which means we have a net gain of only one garda in the entire area. While I understand it is not the Minister's role to assign gardaí, does the Taoiseach not agree that this will impact on community safety? Garda recruitment to areas like Dublin West is at a virtual standstill. The Taoiseach and the Minister have a role in ensuring communities feel safe. Sinn Féin has produced a garda recruitment and retention policy document. Will the Taoiseach ensure the Minister will address the huge shortage of gardaí in Dublin West? It is affecting our community.

More generally, Dublin has benefited significantly in the past year or two in terms of an increase in garda numbers. There may be specific geographic areas-----

Dublin West.

The Deputy is focused on Dublin West. There is no question that the city centre has benefited hugely. That has had an impact. The good news is that numbers are increasing. The last intake into Templemore - 220 - was the highest ever. I was with the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, in Templemore recently when approximately 190 gardaí came out and passed through. In various parts of the country, including the Deputy's area, they are coming in now. The way the commission is doing it, with significant numbers for significant areas at a time, is probably more impactful, rather than dribs and drabs of numbers across the whole place. Over time, we will get there. I appreciate the Deputy's impatience and his advocacy for his community. I will articulate that to the Minister also.