Mary has released the reuslts of her crime and anti social behaviour survey. Thank you to everyone who contributed. The results are alarming.
- 80% witnessed drinking alcohol in public, 73% drug use and 70% drug dealing.
- 65% witnessed this behaviour in the City Centre, 57% on public transport and 52% in a other public space.
- 90% feel crime and anti-social behaviour increased in past 10 years.
- 89% support stronger powers for Gardai and a 24/7 Criminal District Court.
- 92% support minimum sentence for attacks on Emergency Services.
In response to these figures and recent attacks in the city, Mary has called for:
- Dedicated Community Gardaí deployed on a Small Area Policing basis.
- Minimum 60 minutes foot or pedal bike patrols by Gardaí on every shift.
- Gardaí deployed to undertake public transport patrols on DART, Bus and Luas.
- Targeted approach from Gardaí, DCC Estate Management, Area Management, and Justice Diversion Programmes to achieve a zero tolerance of drug dealing, anti-social and criminal behaviour in public spaces and residential complexes.
- 24/7 Criminal District Court.
- Proactive monitoring of bail conditions for offenders awaiting trial.
- Community service and restorative justice for those convicted.
- Review of location of Garda stations in the Dublin area with a view to planning for additional Garda stations to serve growing areas of population.
