I heard an accusation from the other side of the House about what I had said previously. On mature recollection-----

It was not an accusation, it was an actual fact.

-----or on mature reflection, Fianna Fáil promised zero tolerance, but, in fact, the number of offences committed by offenders out on bail peaked in 2008. Which party was in government at the time? Since Fine Gael came to office, there has been a reduction across a range of serious crime categories-----

What about the Labour Party?

-----and in the volume of recorded crime being committed by persons out on bail. Fianna Fáil should be reminded of that one clear fact.

Is the Senator going to debate the issue?

I would prefer to have an all-day debate, but the House should be reminded that, on its watch, Fianna Fáil closed the Garda Training College at Templemore in 2009.

I remind the Senator that we are not having that debate today.

We would second it.

People living in rural areas are entitled to more-----

Senator Terry Brennan to continue, without interruption.

Fianna Fáil closed the Garda Training College in Templemore and now its members are wondering why there are not enough gardaí.

The party of law and order has become the party with no law and disorder.

We reopened the Garda Training College in Templemore-----

Does the Senator have a question for the Acting Leader?

I have a question which I wish to put to those in Fianna Fáil. I want them to explain their change-----

The Senator does not have a question for the Acting Leader.