Seanad debates
Wednesday, 19 February 2003
Adjournment Matters. - Crime Levels.
Serial attacks involving three or four churches are taking place at night. Church premises are vacant and easy to assail. During troubled times these churches were left alone, but today they are subject to attack. In a previous existence, I found the Minister for Finance to be very sympathetic and willing to help with problems. He recognises that churches are part of our heritage and has provided funds for projects which, after all, are of public benefit. I bring the matter to the attention of the Government in the hope that some thought will be given to ways in which we can help. Churches and communities have to deal with this problem.
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