Crime rates far from acceptable, says Lenihan

JUSTICE Minister Brian Lenihan yesterday accepted that crime rates which included 17 homicides since August 1 were far from acceptable.

During a special debate in the Dáil on crime Mr Lenihan identified tackling gun crime, gang culture and public order offences as crucial. The debate was prompted by the callous shooting of a motorcycle garda last week.

However, the minister warned that there was no quick-fix solution for gang crime and gun attacks.