Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I assure Deputy Nolan that rural crime is a priority for the Garda Síochána and the Department. The House had an extensive debate on the matter last evening. An informative amendment that was proposed by the Government during the debate will be voted on tomorrow. There is probably no need for me to assure the Deputy that Garda numbers and policing matters in counties Laois and Offaly are priorities for me.

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