Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

As I said at the outset, gangland crime and drugs are inextricably linked. We would not have gangland crime if we did not have drugs. The mixed messages being sent by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in this case are only adding to the fear of a cover-up because certain aspects of this case stink. It is very important that the Minister ensures we know the facts of the case and who is protecting this man.

I ask the Minister to use his influence in this regard. As the Minister with special responsibility for crime and security in the State, I ask him to ask the Minister for Transport to revoke all licences that issued to convicted drug dealers that allow them to engage in international haulage contracting.

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