Michael Lowry (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Families and older people have had to increase security in their homes. The Garda station remains closed at night, exacerbating a public sense of vulnerability. The Garda is appealing for additional resources. It is short of numbers and under enormous pressure. It is not able to cope with the increase in incidents. Communities like that in Roscrea need support to adapt to the changes imposed on them.

Their lives have been railroaded by circumstances outside of their control and the Government cannot expect them to accept this without delivering the support and services they need.

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