Mary strongly supports the legislation passed this week giving Gardai additional powers to help tackle the anti-social use of Scrambler bikes, quad bikes and other similar off road vehicles in places such as public parks. Scrambler bikes will now be prohibited on public or private land, except in cases where there is permission from the…
Category: Crime & Policing
Coco’s Law & Safer Internet Day
Mary welcomes the commencement of Coco’s Law, by the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD, to mark “Safer Internet Day” 2021. Mary supported the passing of Coco’s Law which criminalises the publication, distribution or sharing or threat of distribution or sharing of intimate images without consent. Coco’s Law creates two new offences which criminalise the…
Knife Crime
Following a recent spate of knife crime incidents in the north inner city, which tragically resulted in two people loosing their life and six people being injured, Mary condemned the violence and offered her condolences. Mary requested the Gardaí urgently increase “stop and search” foot patrols and organise a knife amnesty. Mary arranged for Taoiseach…
Coco’s Law
Mary supported the passing of Coco laws which criminalises the publication, distribution or sharing or threat of distribution or sharing of intimate images without consent. The Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017, referred to as Coco’s law in memory of Nicole Fox Fenlon, provides for a number of measures including increasing the maximum…
Fagin’s Law
Mary supports Government proposed legislation to make the grooming of children into crime a crime. The Criminal Justice (Exploitation of Children in the Commission of Offences) Bill will, for the first time, create specific offence where an adult compels, coerces, induces or invites a child to engage in criminal activity. While current law already provides…
Scrambler Bikes
Mary is calling for Government to tackle the illegal use of Scrambler Bikes which costs lives and torments urban communities. Speaking in Seanad Eireann, Senator Fitzpatrick called for Government to support and adopt The Road Traffic (All-Terrain Vehicle and Scrambler Motorcycle) (Amendment) Bill 2020 would strengthen the law through several key provisions. Paul McAuliffe TD…
Criminal Justice Covid19 Bill 2020
Mary supports the introduction of the Criminal Justice Covid19 Bill 2020 which aims to enforce Covid19 regulations for bars, restaurants and clubs as follows; Makes non-compliance with Covid19 Regulations a criminal offence for anyone operating a bar, restaurant or club Gives Gardaí powers to immediately close premises which are non-complaint with Covid19 regulations for periods…
Crime Prevention
During Covid-19 restrictions the Gardaí are providing direct community support to residents and businesses while at the same time reminding us all to be vigilant and alert for ourselves and our neigbhours. Please report any suspicious activity by phoning 999. An Garda Síochána have developed bespoke Crime Prevention Advice for all persons during the current…
Extra Garda Resource
The Gardaí in Dublin’s North Inner City, DMR North Central Division, have received 2 extra vehicles to provide increased community support and engagement. If you require assistance please contact the Gardaí by phone on 01 666 8000 or e-mail dmr.northcentral.community@garda.ie. Please report any illegal or suspicious activity immediately by phoning 999.
Community Policing, Cabra
Public meetings for Cabra Community Policing Forum have been suspended due to health and safety concerns relating to COVID-19. In the meantime, click HERE for minutes of the last meeting. A public forum meeting will be convened as soon as it is safe to. In the meantime, any issues or concerns can be raised directly…