Cutting funds to fight organised crime a disaster

ON Tuesday, Garda Commissioner, Martin Callinan announced that the budget for tackling organised crime has been cut by more than half.

Cutting funds to fight organised crime a disaster
Thu, 20 Jan, 2011 - 00:00
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This savage cut will be disastrous for the prevention of organised crime in Ireland.

Organised crime is rife in Ireland and especially in Dublin and Limerick.

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