January 25, 2020
Sinn Féin stands with the people of Drogheda – Mary Lou McDonald

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald, in advance of the rally against violence being held in Drogheda this afternoon has said that ‘Sinn Féin stands with the people of Drogheda’.

She said that increased Garda numbers and resources are crucial in tackling the scourge of crime on our streets.

She said:

“Communities are suffering from the scourge of crime, and they need to be listened to and supported.

“We have seen a spate of horrific murders and assaults across the State in recent times, including here in Drogheda.

“The people responsible for these heinous crimes need to be taken off the streets.

“Our local TD here, Imelda Munster, has been to the fore in calling for government intervention and for additional Garda resources to tackle the increase in crime in this region, and I want to commend her work in that regard.

“Sinn Féin stands with the people of Drogheda, with the Gardaí and with the courts against the threat of organised crime.  

“An Garda Síochána must have the ability to respond rapidly to violent incidents and to threats, and to deploy highly trained armed units if necessary.

“Sinn Féin will provide the resources required to recruit the maximum number of Gardaí per year and to bring Garda numbers to 16,000.

“Increased Garda numbers and resources must ensure that the thugs who are now walking around believing they are untouchable are brought to justice.

“We want more resources for CAB to go after the assets of these gangs and shut down their criminal enterprises.

“Let me say this clearly – the people of Drogheda are entitled to sleep soundly in their beds and to walk safety on their streets.”

Follow us online

Latest Tweets

📺 Sinn Féin spokesperson on Children @Kathleensf1 will be live on @rtetwip today from 12noon.

Watch here: https://www.rte.ie/player/onnow

#TWIP

"I know two STAUNCH Fianna Fáil supporters, and they told me that they would never ever vote Fianna Fáil again because you drove their 4 children to the 4 corners of the world."

A Sinn Féin Gov would prioritise housing and build the homes that our people need. @ThomasGouldSF

Sinn Féin is committed to funding Mental Health Care – Mark Ward TD

“We have a raft of measures that will improve people’s access to the mental health care they need, when and where they need it.”

MORE: https://www.sinnfein.ie/contents/66186

@Wardy1916

Load More