Wednesday’s editorial suggests measures introduced by Justice Minister Helen McEntee, including longer sentences for knife crimes, are a show of toughness (‘Why the long wait for Government to get tough on crime?’, April 17).
It is possible and important to be able to distinguish between the head of state or government of a country on the one hand and the citizens of that country on the other.
The inter-agency response that has led to the seizure and capture of a huge consignment of drugs shows Ireland is seen by criminal organisations involved in drugs importation and supply as the gateway to Europe from South America.