Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)

I am always happy to answer questions that are fairly put. I will answer the question on arrangements in his town if the Deputy writes to me. The Deputy seems to be radically confused about the concepts of community policing and public order policing. Two gardaí on patrol on the main street of Clonmel on Saturday evening is not community policing. Community policing involves dedicated police officers with particular liaisons with local communities and carrying out community functions in those areas.

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