Justice Committee invites submissions on the Effects of Gangland Crime on the Community

Committee Chairman David Stanton TD said: “The increase in gangland or organised crime, along with the rise in the level of violence involved in those crimes, has a huge impact on many communities throughout the country and is an issue of concern, not just for those communities but for society as a whole. As part of our work programme, Deputy Finian McGrath has agreed to produce a report with recommendations on the Gangland Crime issue. The Justice Committee is considering the effects of organised crime on communities and is seeking submissions on the issue. The Justice Committee is interested to hear what can be done, in addition to present efforts, to protect and aid citizens and local communities affected by gangland crime. I am pleased that Deputy McGrath has agreed to tackle this issue and that the other members look forward to his report.”

Deputy McGrath said: “The realities of gangland crime are felt in many housing estates and neighbourhoods throughout Ireland where people live in fear from savage and brutal criminals who destroy the very fabric of our communities with intimidation, violence, drug-trafficking and anti-social behaviour. On behalf of the Justice Committee, I am producing a report on the issue and would welcome submissions for groups and individuals which will inform the report.”

Written submissions should be sent electronically by email (MS Word or equivalent) and should be received not later than 3pm on Friday 19th September 2014 at the following email address only: ganglandcrime@oireachtas.ie

It is essential that submissions are concise and to the point. Submissions should address that specific matter under consideration, and should not contain any unnecessary or superfluous material that does not relate directly to the subject.

The Committee will consider any suitable written submissions received and may decide to invite a number of contributors to public hearings should it be considered necessary. Those making submissions should be aware that any submissions made to a Committee may be published either as part of a Committee report, or separately, if the Committee decides to do so.

Further details on making a submission can be accessed here.

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Committee Membership

Deputies: Niall Collins (FF); Marcella Corcoran Kennedy (FG); Alan Farrell (FG); Anne Ferris (LAB) [Vice-Chairman]; Seán Kenny (LAB); Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (SF); Finian McGrath (IND); John Paul Phelan (FG); David Stanton (FG) [Chairman]

Senators: Ivana Bacik (LAB); Martin Conway (FG); Rónán Mullen (IND); Denis O’Donovan (FF); Katherine Zappone (IND); Tony Mulcahy (FG).