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Thu 11 Nov 2002Increase in crime both worrying and disappointing, says AhernThe Taoiseach expressed disappointment at the increase in serious crime, as the Opposition accused the Government of failing to live up to election promises.Mr Ahern conceded that the increase, announced on Tuesday, was "both worrying and disappointing," adding that the number of headline offences last year was up on the previous year.