Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)

I congratulate the Minister on his appointment and join him in reiterating our condemnation of the recent attack that resulted in the death of Constable Kerr. I again offer my condolences to the Kerr family, as well as those of my constituents in Limerick, many of whom expressed to me their horror and revulsion. The programme for Government contains a commitment that all necessary resources will be given to the Garda Síochána to deal with the threat posed by dissidents and paramilitary groups. Will the Minister outline, in broad terms, the type and cost of such resources provided? In addition, will he provide Members with an overview of the level of co-operation between the Department of Justice and Equality and the Garda Síochána in the investigation into the death of Constable Kerr? For example, how many gardaí have been allocated to the investigation on a full-time basis?

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