Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for her reply. Obviously, the key people in this are the local communities. The Minister has given a wonderful example of a solution to an issue that has emerged and the involvement of the local community in the solution. Heretofore, that community would not have been able to get the necessary funding to provide that solution. I compliment our local chief superintendent in Clare, Seán Colleran, and his team, on the work they do in combating crime, apprehending criminals, and seizing their assets to bring about this type of solution. I also compliment the Criminal Assets Bureau on its work. We need stronger and safer communities. This is a policy Fine Gael in government is pursuing. I welcome the establishment of this fund and I look forward to projects being funded throughout the country, including in County Clare, to tackle crime and to make sure people do not reoffend. It makes a make a difference and is a ground-up approach.

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