Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We got an important message from the electorate last weekend. Rural Ireland is crying out for something to be given back. We could respond by addressing the shortfall in Garda resources in rural areas. We must take on board the message from the electorate. Many good councillors got caught up in the crossfire of last weekend's elections and have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. It is important that we heed the message and that we also remain conscious of the people caught in the crossfire.

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