Children in Dublin 15 have seen men with guns less than 100 yards from their school gate.
That's according to Labour TD Joan Burton who's calling for more resources for the area.
She was speaking about the increase in gang activity in Blanchardstown and surrounding areas in the Dail last night.
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She says young people and their parents need more help.
The TD said 'We need interventions to help young people.
'We need interventions to provide alternatives to crime for teenagers who are being drawn in by the drugs gangs.
'To help parents who are being leved with drug debts on behalf of their children.
'We need to see action from this Government.'
As a result, Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh assured the Gardai are conducting investigations into crime in the area.
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