Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)

Anything is better than nothing but ten is very few, in this situation. The television programmes made it clear that the security situation is quite horrific.

I do not expect Ireland to solve the problem but we are a key member of the European Union. We can awaken the EU to its responsibility and offer to support any peace corps that is designed to protect the forces of law and order in the country. Recapturing 4,000 escapees and dealing with crime on the streets would give people a chance to get back to normal living. Our membership of the EU should be used in that way. We could offer some of the well-trained and professional members of our Defence Forces to assist in such a mission. These are the sort of things on which Ireland can lead.

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