Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Thank you Chairman. I welcome the Garda Commissioner and her team to this meeting. I wish to take this opportunity to offer my deepest sympathy on the horrific murder of Garda Tony Golden. I was very distressed by the way he died and wish to pass on my sympathy to all members of the force.

I welcome the Commissioner's comments on crime prevention and intelligence led strategies and also her comments on the issue of trust. On the issue of gangland crime, we have seen shootings on the streets of Dublin in recent days. We are all aware of horrific murders, intimidation of people and so forth. There is perception among the general public that a lot of serious crimes are not being solved. There were 12 gang related killings last year or the year before and, as far as I know, they have not been solved to date. What is going on with regard to the prosecution of major gangland criminals?