Seanad debates

Tuesday, 6 March 2018

2:30 pm

Photo of Terry LeydenTerry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

-----and its members' quick response to the looting of the Lidl store in Fortunestown Lane and the Centra store in Jobstown in Dublin which was most regrettable. It involved a very small group who got out of hand but the gardaí took control.

Also, the service provided by the local shops was brilliant. Our local store, Castlecoote Stores, owned by Oscar and Ann Neilan, was open from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. and provided food and sustenance for all its customers in the area. Oscar Neilan also distributed fresh milk all over the region for that period without fear or favour. I also pay tribute to the local publicans who stayed open during the crisis and provided shelter to their neighbours and friends when required.

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