The Justice Minister has strongly rejected claims that Gardaí have been turning a blind eye to conflict in border areas in recent years.
Gardaí have increased their presence in the area since the brutal attack on Kevin Lunney in September.
It follows a five-year campaign of intimidation against Quinn Industrial Holdings directors.
While the attack on Mr. Lunney prompted an investigation, Minister Charlie Flanagan doesn’t accept that Gardaí aren’t effective: