What John McCartin said on "Claire Byrne Live" last night brings into sharp focus the litany of criminal acts perpetrated against Kevin Lunney and the directors and staff of Quinn Industrial Holdings over a long period. It is against a backdrop of diminished Garda resources, the closure of Garda stations such as the one in Blacklion, reduced Garda hours in Ballyconnell, from a 24-hour to a 12-hour Garda station, and, of course, empty promises of a new Garda station in Bailieborough. Will the Minister for Justice and Equality confirm that the Government will finally listen and act on the consistent calls for enhanced Garda resources, with specialist units in the Border area?

This matter is being given urgent priority not only by the Garda Commissioner and his team but also by the Chief Constable, Simon Byrne, and the PSNI. Last week we had the opportunity to consider in considerable detail the horrific events in Cavan. Garda resources, particularly in the Border area, are kept under constant review by the Garda Commissioner. The Garda Commissioner and his team are most active on the ground in Deputy Smyth's constituency. I assure her and the House that every effort is being made to bring those responsible for the heinous crime to justice at the earliest opportunity.