Declan Breathnach (Louth, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I wish to raise a matter in the context of references in the programme for Government to the protection of communities from crime. This morning, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, is visiting the Garda station in Drogheda. He is meeting Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan to discuss the excellent work being done by gardaí in their efforts to deal with a powder keg situation that is ongoing in Drogheda, namely, a drug-related feud. Since July, gardaí in Drogheda have been dealing with shootings, kidnappings, intimidation, petrol bombings and incendiary devices. Earlier, the lives of two named gardaí were threatened. The situation is getting out of control, despite the best efforts of An Garda Síochána. When will An Garda Síochána be in a position to deal with pressure-cooker situations of this type which, as I have stated previously, are happening to a lesser degree in towns and villages across the country?

I want to know what we are doing about it.

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