Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

In the south inner city, there are 160 fewer gardaí. I commend An Garda Síochána on the work it does in difficult circumstances, but additional gardaí are needed, as is funding for projects and a comprehensive plan for the community in respect of jobs, councillors, children, in particular, teachers, addiction services and youth groups. A range of community services that intervene with young people at risk or those with drug addiction have had resources cut. That did not happen by accident either. The Fine Gael Government and Fianna Fáil did that as well. Will the Government commit now to increased funding and an integrated plan for the social, economic, educational and community development of the north inner city?

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