Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I would say to Deputy Nash that I think it is a helpful suggestion and I hope it can be the basis for moving the issues forward.

On antisocial behaviour and policing, I hear what Deputy Gannon is saying with regard to the pressures on Garda resources. The Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, and the Garda Commissioner have focused significantly on increasing Garda resources, presence and visibility in the inner city and I hope that is having a positive impact-----

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