Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

What we have seen are snobbery and condescension, which are the hallmarks of a century-old cosy cartel that does not like to be challenged on its failures, especially by those it looks down on, that is, those who broke its golden circle which tolerated and, in fact, often rewarded incompetence. However, the Government has failed and it will be challenged on its failures. Confronted by its own policing failures, the Government is angry, defensive and has resorted to mud-slinging. Rather than dealing with the issues that communities are faced with every day, it tries to distract. The policing failures in our communities crystalised by the events of 23 November cry out for accountability. Gardaí in our communities deserve our support. They are not getting that support from this Government-----

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