A survey suggests that armed crime has significantly reduced in the last year.

Report shows Garda Headquarters, Phoenix Park.

Armed Gardaí dealing with a robbery on Middle Abbey Street in 1987.

Garda Offices, Harcourt Street.

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Justice Minister, Gerry Collins at a news conference.

The reporter is Tom McCaughren.

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