Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is a series of questions the Deputy probably needs to raise at Question Time with the Minister for Justice. We have an unprecedented budget for An Garda Síochána at more than €2 billion per year. It is the highest financial commitment any Government has ever made to the organisation. We are looking to grow numbers and investing in Templemore. The statistics actually show violent crime is down, not up, but I accept in many communities there is a feeling antisocial behaviour is increasing and people want to see an increased Garda presence. The Minister, Deputy McEntee, is working with the Commissioner to respond to that.

See this speech in context