Thomas Byrne (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am disappointed by the disrespect the Minister, Deputy Shatter, has shown to the House by not attending the debate on a motion concerning him. Let us not be confused. This motion is not about the Minister's attendance before this House and how great he is to the Seanad. That has nothing to do with it at all.

This motion is about the issues such as burglary that affect people on the ground. Moreover, Senator Keane and the Acting Chairman should note I quoted statistics from County Meath. In the first quarter of 2009, there were 208 burglaries, while in the third quarter of 2012, there were 322 burglaries. This constitutes an increase of 50% in burglaries and as I noted, it is replicated right across the eastern division. The Senator might pretend the number of burglaries is falling or repeat the lie that they-----