Mary White (Fianna Fail)

In the Dáil, the Minister for Defence outlined his experience of dealing with gangs in Limerick and the evidence he provided in that regard is compelling.

Two weeks ago I visited St. Patrick's Institution, part of which is devoted to catering for children between the ages of 16 and 18. Many of the children who are being held there work as couriers for the mobs and gang leaders in Limerick. The lives of these children will be ruined unless they can be rehabilitated.

I reiterate that the sedate constituency Senator Alex White represents is far removed from that which the Minister for Defence represents. I presume the Senator would speak as passionately as the Minister if he lived in a city such as Limerick. The Minister for Defence has vast experience in representing his constituency in the Dáil.