Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to address the following matter of national importance requiring urgent consideration, namely, in light of the serious national law and order problems, it is of urgent public importance that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform clarify the situation surrounding the 236 one-man rural Garda stations. They are vital in preventing our drug and crime problems from escalating into rural communities, which are dependent on the stations. Will the Minister take into account the important role played by these Garda stations, their effect on local communities and the serious anti-social behaviour and violence witnessed daily?

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