Griffith Park

June 30, 2013

Following complaints from local residents of anti-social behaviour late at night in Griffith Park I asked the Gardai and Dublin City Council to take action to eliminate such activity in the park. The Gardai agreed to prioritise the park on foot and bike patrols. Dublin City Council has agreed to my request to erect signs in Griffith Park encouraging people to respect Griffith Park and to report anti-social behaviour to the Gardai. Please report anti-social behaviour to the Gardai on 999. Thanks, Mary

Drug Treatment Court

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