I wish to raise a matter in the context of references in the programme for Government to the protection of communities from crime. This morning, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, is visiting the Garda station in Drogheda. He is meeting Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan to discuss the excellent work being done by gardaí in their efforts to deal with a powder keg situation that is ongoing in Drogheda, namely, a drug-related feud. Since July, gardaí in Drogheda have been dealing with shootings, kidnappings, intimidation, petrol bombings and incendiary devices. Earlier, the lives of two named gardaí were threatened. The situation is getting out of control, despite the best efforts of An Garda Síochána. When will An Garda Síochána be in a position to deal with pressure-cooker situations of this type which, as I have stated previously, are happening to a lesser degree in towns and villages across the country?

I want to know what we are doing about it.

The examples which the Deputy has provided are why the Minister of Justice and Equality is speaking to senior gardaí to ensure they have the resources and powers they need to be able to act. An Garda Síochána has shown itself to have the capacity to deal with dangerous feuding criminals. It has done that in Limerick successfully, and it will also be able to do it in Drogheda. The Government will work closely with it to ensure it obtains any resources or increased powers it needs to be able to do that job.