Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

The Limerick City Joint Policing Committee was one of the first to be established and is working well, and gardaí are working closely with the local authority and other members of the committee. The Government is determined to provide the Garda with the resources and legal tools it needs to tackle the challenges of criminality which we saw demonstrated in Limerick last weekend.

On the wider issue, the House will recognise that many significant initiatives have been taken, aimed at the regeneration of communities in Limerick. I would ask all those involved to overcome this dreadful setback and continue their efforts to bring hope to the people of Limerick. We cannot allow the evil deeds of a few to thwart the will of the vast majority.

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