Earning €23,000 a year.

And another-----

It is a disgraceful amount of money.

And another 300 are in training.

The sum of €23,000 a year to protect the community is disgraceful.

There is €10 million in extra vehicles and more resources have been provided for the Garda. More are required and there is no question about it. As the economy improves, the resources will become available, and need to become available, for our Garda. I note what Senator Noone mentioned about 600 gardaí being injured in the line of duty last year. I certainly favour greater penalties for those assaulting gardaí or any emergency personnel.

And threatening their families.

I have no problem with the use of tasers by gardaí. The Government is monitoring the situation and I will ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to come to the House to discuss law and order and additional resources for the Garda.

Senator Brennan spoke about the positive messages in the tourism sector. We have seen remarkable increases in the first quarter of this year. As he said, tús maith leath na hoibre. Let us hope it will be a record year for tourism.

Senator Leyden congratulated Dr. Síofra O'Leary who has been appointed a judge of the European Court of Human Rights. I am sure we all welcome the appointment.

I propose to accept the amendment to the Order of Business as proposed by Senator O'Brien.

Senator O'Brien proposed an amendment: "That No. 15 be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated he is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.