Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Yesterday, I raised the series of brutal assassinations in my constituency and in nearby Fingal in recent months. The Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, as always, was helpful but the Minister for Justice and Equality was not present. I wanted to ask the Minister about Garda overtime. Is there a problem in that regard? Have there been cuts? Are there sufficient personnel to police what is effectively an emergency situation? Is the 2006 Act - the McDowell Act - infirm in some regards in respect of combating gangland crime and gang leaders? Do we need to urgently revisit the legislation? This morning, the Minister mentioned on the radio that he will be liaising with other stakeholders on whatever resources were needed. I presume these would include Dublin City Council and local community bodies.

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