Seanad debates
Thursday, 24 October 2002
Crime Levels: Statements.
I hope the Minister is successful in increasing the number of gardaí, a measure which would still not be sufficient. The new gardaí must be specialised. Community policing was the best thing that ever happened in the inner city of Dublin. We have had some excellent community gardaí. Let us have people who know the area, the people, the families and the streets. I am fortunate enough to have a little house in Cyprus, a country with practically no crime. The reason for this is that if anyone even steals something from a shop, the entire family becomes criminalised and community action comes into play.
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