Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

We all have a role to play in crime prevention and in making considered decisions in this area. It is not for me to second guess operational decisions made by the Garda Commissioner. The Deputy is correct that no crime prevention officer has been formally appointed in Tipperary following a retirement in December 2010. Deployment of members of the force is ultimately a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I am happy to bring the concerns expressed by the Deputy on this issue to his attention.

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