Seán Haughey (Dublin Bay North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

On the same issue, does the Taoiseach accept that the citizens of Kilmore West, Darndale and north Dublin are entitled to go about their daily business without the threat of being caught up in the crossfire? It is quite extraordinary that, to date, innocent people have not been caught up in the rampant shootings that are taking place. Obviously, it is a question of providing more resources and more Garda personnel in that area. Is the Minister satisfied that the Garda has the expertise to deal with gangland crime and the feuds that are taking place throughout the city and the country? Would he agree that there is a need for investment in these communities in north Dublin, in Kilmore West and Darndale, including investment in employment, education, youth and community services? There are great organisations like Northside Partnership, the Dublin North East Drugs and Alcohol Task Force, the Kilmore youth project, and the City of Dublin Youth Service Board. What is needed is a whole-of-Government approach and a targeted response designed to deal with this problem.

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