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Seanad
‹ Order of Business

Lusk shooting and gun crime

Summary

Senators Clifford-Lee and Reilly raise concern about escalating gun crime after a shooting in Lusk and seek ministerial attention; the Chair directs discussion toward the forthcoming proceeds-of-crime Bill.

I second Senator Catherine Ardagh's amendment to the Order of Business to bring the Minister for Justice and Equality to the House in the light of the shooting earlier in Lusk in my constituency.

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

It is not the Senator's constituency. She is a Member of the Seanad.

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I live close by and the people of Lusk and the general area are concerned about the escalation in gun crime.

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I would like to mention the shooting in Lusk. I have been a GP in the town for 33 years and we have never had such an incident.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Order, please.

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I have been a GP there for 33 years and we have never had an incident such as this.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Quickly, please.

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It is an estate of very young families.

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It is very difficult to hear the Senator.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Yes, it is. Please, everyone, ciúnas.

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The danger to them that is manifest by today's episode is one I hope the Tánaiste will address when she comes to the House later today to debate a Bill in which it is proposed to increase the powers of the CAB in seizing the assets of criminal gangs.

I also support Senator Ray Butler's call for the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ring, to come to the House. There is donutting in places such as Balbriggan. The main street in Rush is full of derelict buildings.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2016 is the next item on the agenda and the Senator will have the opportunity to discuss it then.

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I thank the Leas-Chathaoirligh.

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