Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)

I support Senator Brian Hayes's call for a debate on the latest and 18th gangland murder. It is only a matter of time before an innocent bystander is killed as a result of getting caught up in the crossfire. Last night's killing took place across the road from a pub outside which people were standing smoking, as they must. It is a miracle nobody else was killed. It is shocking to think that nearly every criminal involved in the drugs trade has a machine gun. When they go about their work, they bring their machine guns with them and they are willing, ready and able to use them at any time.