Cyprian Brady (Fianna Fail)

We have discussed many times the direct link between the drugs trade and the availability of guns and ammunition. I called last night for the Army to consider how it could assist the Garda in dealing with what has become a crisis. I did so because I had been in Greek Street with the family of the young plumber who was shot on Tuesday. They were crying out for something drastic to be done. We must take a radical view of this situation. I call on the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to come into the House. The Labour Party's justice spokesperson said this morning that he would not rule out the possibility of Army involvement.