Paul Donnelly (Dublin West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I commend the gardaí in Dublin West on the hard work they are doing and the commitment they have, particularly in the difficult circumstances since the horrific murders on Christmas Eve. However, I want to raise the chronic issue of the lack of Garda numbers, which is affecting the confidence of people in Dublin West in the ability of the State to provide a service. Confidence in community safety is dropping like a stone. I have an issue relating to Hollywoodrath in my constituency, and The Crescent. I have here a list of 30 calls that were made over a period of ten weeks to the Garda regarding antisocial behaviour that is going on at the moment. It is something that really needs to be addressed, particularly for the community and the gardaí themselves who are really feeling the pressure.

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