Jim D'Arcy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In discussing matters relating to the Garda Síochána, it is important for us to be aware of the ongoing investigation of the death of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe. Media headlines come and go but the death of this young father will be remembered forever in Dundalk, County Louth and throughout the country.

Speaking at a specially convened press conference in the Garda barracks in Dundalk last Friday, the Garda Commissioner, Martin Callinan, said over 360 statements had been given to the Garda on the matter,1,125 lines of inquiry are being investigated, there are over 300 exhibits relating to the case and 140 separate CCTV recordings are being examined.

He also heaped praised on the people of Dundalk, saying there had been a great local response to this vile act and that the people of Dundalk and the Cooley Peninsula were also welcoming to the many gardaí from across the State who were in Dundalk. We can make political points relating to An Garda Síochána and I accept the right of anyone to support the Garda. However, will the Deputy Leader invite the Minister for Justice and Equality to the House, as has been requested previously, to outline the additional resources that might be available from the Government to combat criminal elements in the Border region? I support the Minister but we need that debate. Will he outline what additional supports are being given to this case?