COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, July 10, 2017

MOTION NO.15

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

South Dublin County Council is witnessing a low level crime epidemic which is only going to get worse if the under resourced Gardai are not given the means necessary to tackle this problem. Communities in our county are really worried about their safety and security.

Every community has felt the effects of this crime across the county and since Garda resources have decreased significantly over the last number of years and despite commitments on Garda recruitment, it could take years before we see sufficient numbers of Gardai on the ground.” 

This committee asks the CE to write to the Minister for Justice & Equality to confirm what plans are in place to increase Gardai numbers and to commit to providing immediate resources required in areas that have a rapidly increasing youth population.

REPORT:

If the Motion is passed a letter will issue to the relevant Minister, and when a reply is received it will be issued to the Members.