Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Congratulations and well done. We will never look back.

Senator Ardagh referred to crime, gangland violence and the need for more gardaí on the beat. That is all very commendable, but gardaí are facing major challenges with the crimes and assassinations that are happening. Dublin is a very dangerous city at present due to the operations taking place and the number of assassinations by the Kinahan and Hutch gangs. Last night, I watched "Crimecall" on RTÉ, which is an excellent programme. I commend Sharon Ní Bheoláin and the gardaí from Harcourt Square who are involved. It should be on more often. The programme started in 1964 as "Garda Patrol". People who had televisions at the time will remember it. In the 1990s, it was revamped as "Crimeline" and it is known as "Crimecall" since 2004. It is only shown about once a month. It is produced by Green Inc Film & Television Ltd. and 360 Production Ltd. I commend them on the presentation. I also commend the contribution of the Garda Síochána.

Many people were identified last night stealing and committing crimes in Dublin. In Wicklow, two people were attacked on a lonely road, their car was stolen and they were robbed. The programme covers the country. It is not just reserved for Dublin. When it shows the films, people ring in to say they know the person. It is a great contribution and Virgin Media Television should broadcast something similar. I presume it is online but when new information arrives, it should be put on Facebook or Twitter. If new people are shown robbing and burning shops and robbing filling stations, let them be exposed online, identified and brought to justice. Senator Ardagh knows the Dublin situation. There is a need for more gardaí on the beat and also for armed gardaí in Dublin. They take a very big risk. They are very courageous and I wish them well.