Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I assure Deputy Healy-Rae that I and the Government are fully committed to rebuilding An Garda Síochána to ensure the Garda is effective in dealing with crime, both urban and rural, where it occurs and, ultimately, bringing criminals to justice. I was very pleased to have had a brief opportunity during the summer while in south Kerry to engage with Deputy Healy-Rae, his brother, Deputy Danny Healy-Rae, and members of the Garda Síochána on the front line. Since then, I have the opportunity on a daily basis to be fully briefed by my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Griffin, but I do not-----

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