Garda patrols in local parks are to be increased
By Maurice Garvey
AN GARDA Siochana are to increase patrols in local parks and open spaces over Halloween. It was announced at last week’s Joint Policing Committee in South Dublin County Council.
Local TD John Curran welcomed the announcement.
He said: “Increased Garda patrols of our parks and open spaces over the Halloween period is to be welcomed. ‘Operation Irene’ was a very successful operation that was implemented by the Gardai over the summer months to tackle Public Order issues where particular emphasis was placed on our local parks and open areas in an attempt to prevent anti-social and criminal activity”.
Deputy Curran said that the operation in the past was particularly successful and proved a deterrent towards persons who previously engaged in anti-social and criminal activity in areas such as Fonthill, and Liffey Valley shopping centre, Griffeen Park, in the environs of the shops at Ballyowen, Hillcrest and Lucan shopping centre according to the Gardaí.”
He added: “The Gardai have now confirmed that a full policing plan, including an extension to ‘Operation Irene’ will be in operation during the Halloween period to combat similar anti-social behaviour and to improve Community confidence in the area and in our local parks and recreational spots.
