Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

In the context of parades, I do not want to make a public comment on matters that have not been brought to finality. However, the art of politics is to obtain compromise and the parties are certainly forthright enough to ensure we can bring matters to finality for the better interests of the people of this island, North and South. As a Border Deputy, I am aware of the issues that arise in the context of dissidents. The Government, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda will continue their resolve, working with the PSNI, to ensure that people are apprehended. The sharing of intelligence has been superb and there is a very close working relationship between the Garda and the PSNI at all levels. We have a Garda Force of 14,5000 which will continue to ensure the issue of dissidents is dealt with. At a political level, I welcome the resolve of all parties to ensure there is no political support for such people.

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