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The illegal use of scrambler bikes is dangerously out of control in parts of Dublin’s north inner city and requires an emergency response from the Minister for Justice, according to Social Democrats TD Daniel Ennis. Deputy Ennis, who represents Dublin Central, was commenting after witnessing chaotic scenes in his constituency over the weekend involving up […]

Inner city communities have been left to fend for themselves as scramblers wreak havoc, according to Social Democrats TD Daniel Ennis. Deputy Ennis, who represents the Dublin Central constituency, said: “Last week, I shared the harrowing experience of Jayden Deans, a child with additional needs who was knocked down by a scrambler on his way […]

The Minister for Justice must provide clarity and reassurance to communities that they will not lose vital garda resources when Ireland takes on the EU Presidency, according to Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne. Deputy Hearne, who represents Dublin North-West, said: “The reports that Ballymun garda station is due to lose at least 10 gardaí to […]

The Taoiseach and Minister for Justice must meet with the survivors of convicted paedophile Bill Kenneally and deliver a State apology to those who fought long and hard for justice, according to Social Democrats justice spokesperson Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon said: “At the outset, I want to state that it is outrageous that victims were […]

Today’s figures underline the failure of successive governments to tackle the recruitment and retention crisis in An Garda Síochána, according to Social Democrats justice spokesperson Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon said: “I have been repeatedly raising the issue of Garda numbers and resources with Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan since the formation of this government – […]

The dramatic reduction in the number of gardaí attached to the roads policing unit must be immediately addressed by the Minister for Justice and Garda Commissioner, according to Social Democrats transport spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore said: “This was an appalling weekend for road fatalities in Ireland and my deepest sympathy goes out to all […]

The death of a 16 year old girl in Finglas following last night’s collision involving a scrambler bike is a devastating tragedy for her family, her friends and her community, according to Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne, who represents the Dublin North-West constituency. Deputy Hearne said: “I want to express my deepest sympathies and condolences […]

Social Democrats justice spokesperson Gary Gannon has condemned the appalling violence which took place in Citywest last night. Deputy Gannon said: “The alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl, who was supposed to be in the care of the State, is shocking on so many levels – my thoughts are with her and her family. […]

Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly has called on the Minister for Children to provide full details of the review she has requested Tusla to carry out in the case of a missing child in north county Dublin. Deputy Farrelly, who is the party’s spokesperson on children, said: “The entire country is in shock as the […]

The Minister for Justice’s comments today that he would feel safe walking around Dublin at any time of the day or night show how far removed he is from the reality of life in our capital city, according to Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon, who represents Dublin Central and is the party’s justice spokesperson, […]