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‹ Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation Rural crime
Summary
Deputy Nolan highlighted repeated burglaries in rural areas and said visible policing remained inadequate. The Minister for Justice said rural crime was a priority, noted the previous evening’s debate, and pointed to Garda numbers and local policing as continuing priorities.
I assure Deputy Nolan that rural crime is a priority for the Garda Síochána and the Department. The House had an extensive debate on the matter last evening. An informative amendment that was proposed by the Government during the debate will be voted on tomorrow. There is probably no need for me to assure the Deputy that Garda numbers and policing matters in counties Laois and Offaly are priorities for me.