A stronger Garda presence and extra CCTV monitoring are needed at Luas stops throughout the capital, according to a Fine Gael TD.
Minister for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan is calling for a stronger garda presence following a number of violent public order incidents and "frequent anti-social behaviour" at and around Luas stops in Dublin. Minister Madigan referenced a "very violent fight" that occurred last week at Balally Luas stop in Dundrum.
The Dublin Rathdown TD said: “This kind of appalling violence, which took place in the open with other passengers and children around, cannot be tolerated. Many constituents have also raised with me what they see as increasing anti-social behaviour at Luas stops throughout the city.
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“I would like to see Gardaí increasingly focusing their patrols on Luas stops to prevent them becoming a hub for anti-social behaviour. People have a right to feel safe and secure going about their daily commute.
"We need to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to this kind of unacceptable behaviour,” added Minister Madigan.
In Budget 2023, it was announced that an additional 1,000 Gardai would be recruited into the force, as well as an extra 430 civilian staff. Minister Madigan said: "It is vital that some of these additional Gardaí be used to increase security at and around Luas stops in Dublin."
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