Crime Levels.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 November 2005

Wednesday, 23 November 2005

Questions (27, 28)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

63 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he has taken to address the escalating problem of gang warfare with particular reference to what appears to be a general acceptance that organised crime seems to be able to go about its business with impunity; his views regarding the likely knock-on effect whereby the next generation or would-be criminals are influenced by these developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35702/05]

Liz McManus

Question:

100 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether gangland killings have spiralled out of control in 2005; his further views on whether his remarks in October 2004 regarding the last sting of the dying wasp were ill advised; if the new special unit set up by the Commissioner is properly resourced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35721/05]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 63 and 100 together.

I refer the Deputies to my detailed reply to Priority Questions Nos. 48 and 49 of today. In particular, I would draw attention to the financial and legislative resources already in place or being put in place to tackle serious crime and the fact that measures to tackle serious crime are kept under continuing review.