Illegal immigration warrants rapid removal in most countries. Compound that with additional criminal activity and there will be an intervention. Nothing more and nothing less.

A sickening example of poor management, grift, and corruption. There are no words that can express my true sadness at this situation.

More rambling nonsense from "Columnist" Charlie. The Tribune can do better.

The author conveniently omits any mention of the Hamas element. One must question the reason why. Is the author a supporter of Hamas ?

Well said Porcupine.

No Mention of Hamas. Why? Do you support what Hamas has done over the last nineteen or so years?

Hegemonic terrorist cartel. Nah.

Hamas is responsible for the current situation in Gaza.

The lack of basic emergency services is inexcusable. In a modern society, the first priority of the Government is to provide essential services to the population. Shameful failure by our the leaders of our country. Why are we left to fend for ourselves? We can be better than this.......it isn't complicated.

Unfortunately, one more example of our failed leadership and government.

Somehow, we must find a way to be better.

As Sir Ronald nicely states, the Hamas problem is plain to see.

"Let me also be equally plain: Hamas is a terrorist organisation. The October 7, 2023, attack on Israel - murder, kidnapping, rape - was a crime. Its continued holding of hostages in inhumane conditions is a standing violation of international law. Nothing in this argument excuses that savagery; the hostages must be released, now."