Pádraig O'Sullivan (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

This week, the Cork Business Association wrote to us all about the lack of a Garda presence and Garda resources in Cork city centre. At a recent joint policing committee meeting, Chief Superintendent Myers presented figures that showed thefts alone had increased by 78% and antisocial behaviour and drug-dealing are more visible than ever on our streets. This a real concern not just for the traders, but for all the city's inhabitants. We all know Cork is a great city. Some would say it is the best city in the country, but we must ensure it receives additional Garda resources and a visible Garda presence on the main streets. I am sure the Tánaiste will agree with me on the last point.

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