Crime figures - Enough talk, time to act on crime

Justice Minister Michael McDowell has it within his remit to do something positive about the level of crime, instead of merely bemoaning the increase around the country.

In his own words, in relation to the increase in the first quarter of this year, it is a “wake-up call” for the entire system.

The fact that more gardaí are needed to play a high visibility role in the community was never more conspicuous than it is today, as the figures from his own department reveal.