Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)

I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

The same thing should apply to the database laboratory. Let us give this whole area the priority it deserves and needs from the Executive and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. This House should also give it priority in terms of resources and there should be a common view to mobilise these resources to ensure that the curse that has befallen parts of our major towns and cities in this country is lifted. We must ensure that those who have blighted those areas are deservedly put behind bars.

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