Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

Across the range of crimes the Garda detection figures have risen substantially. Long and tougher sentencing, more manpower and better resources is allowing the Garda to deal with the issues, particularly in the area of gun crime. Deputy Gilmore please do not ask me to do what is done in the United States, because if I were to suggest any of the measures taken in the United States, he would not support me.

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