182. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his assessment of the rapid increase in retail crime, including theft, organised shoplifting and associated antisocial behaviour; the financial and operational impact this is having on small and family-owned retail businesses, which form the backbone of local economies and town centres; the supports, protections or targeted measures his Department is putting in place to assist retailers facing rising security costs, higher insurance premiums and staff safety concerns; the engagement is taking place with retailers’ representative bodies and other Departments, including justice and policing authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1441/26]

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182. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his assessment of the rapid increase in retail crime, including theft, organised shoplifting and associated antisocial behaviour; the financial and operational impact this is having on small and family-owned retail businesses, which form the backbone of local economies and town centres; the supports, protections or targeted measures his Department is putting in place to assist retailers facing rising security costs, higher insurance premiums and staff safety concerns; the engagement is taking place with retailers’ representative bodies and other Departments, including justice and policing authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1441/26]

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