Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)

Recently, the Government shot down legislation introduced by Deputy Mattie McGrath to deal with the theft of scrap and precious metals. In recent days, the roof was stolen from the bandstand in the Botanic Gardens and a break-in occurred at a Minister's house. Must we wait until the roof has been stolen from this building and Government Buildings before the Government introduces legislation to deal with people who are stealing scrap and precious metals?

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