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- Rural Crime: Motion (21 Nov 2017)
Martin Kenny: I support the motion. My constituency of Sligo-Leitrim is rural and sparsely populated. Many people living in rural areas, particularly in isolated farmhouses, are fearful of strangers arriving. This is a widespread phenomenon. It is important to note, however, that rural areas are generally safe places to live. The House should not send out a message that this is solely a bad news...
- Rural Crime: Motion (21 Nov 2017)
Shane Cassells: ...month. I have echoed his words to the Minister before. He stated Meath has the lowest proportion of gardaĆ per capita in the country, with one garda for every 661 persons. In sharp contrast, Sligo-Leitrim has one garda for every 327. The deployment of an additional 22 gardaĆ in Meath this year is welcome. I welcomed it publicly but the reality is that for the chief...