Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

I thank Senator Boyle for his advice. Given that the Green Party is in danger of extinction, he is as well giving it now.

The threat posed by the Real IRA and other so-called dissident republicans was highlighted again this week when a car bomb exploded in Derry. Although these groups have little or no support in their communities, they continue to pose a threat to peace on the island. I commend the Garda Síochána and the PSNI which are working closely together to gain intelligence that will put the individuals in question behind bars where they belong. While the forces of law and order have had many successes, the groups in question continue to pose a threat to citizens, the institutions of the State and peace on the island. I urge that all necessary resources be made available to put these criminals out of commission.