James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I condemn the incidents of crime outlined by Deputy Murnane O'Connor. They are absolutely outrageous and I have no doubt An Garda Síochána will leave no stone unturned in investigating these criminal activities. There is an excellent chief superintendent in Anthony Pettit, who is originally of the Wicklow-Wexford division. No doubt the chief superintendent would very much appreciate additional gardaí, as would every chief superintendent throughout the country. We acknowledge there is not a sufficient number of gardaí in the country but we are increasing the number as quickly as possible through Templemore.

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