People in Roscommon and east Galway are living in fear of crime gangs, according to a Fianna Fáil TD.
Martin Daly is calling for gardai to take stronger action to deal with the issue.
He wants better enforcement and prevention, along with more garda patrols across the Shannon.
Deputy Daly says the current situation is very worrying:
Deputy Daly raised particular concern about the Ballaghaderreen area: