Cyprian Brady (Fianna Fail)

There is a direct link between the recent gangland murders and the drugs trade. It is generally accepted that a turf war is taking place for territory and markets. Given that almost one tonne of cannabis was seized yesterday beside the Phoenix Park worth many millions of euro, it is no surprise that this is happening. I agree that it is only a matter of time before some innocent person is killed in this war. I call for a debate on the drugs trade in general but also the link between the drugs trade and gun crime, which is a major issue. I also call for a debate on what measures we can take to combat this problem.