Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I share the Deputy's horror at the very violent crimes that have taken place in recent weeks. Some appear to be domestic, while others, as the Deputy observed, are gangland crimes. The issue of whether there is a need for additional legislation, resources or strengthening of the powers of the Garda might be a matter for the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality to examine. The Minister has already expressed his concern at what has happened.

I do not have information in regard to potential actions arising from the report of the Mahon and Flood tribunals and will have to revert to the Deputy.

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