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- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (23 Apr 2024)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: There is no more important garda than the community garda in breaking down antisocial behaviour, fostering relationships, breaking down intergenerational distrust and breaking down the distrust that young people and migrant communities tend to have of An Garda Síochána. The Policing Authority spoke today about cuts in community policing. The Minister of State cannot provide me...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (23 Apr 2024)
James Browne: I fully agree with the Deputy. I spoke with communities in Dublin recently about ensuring consistency in who their community gardaí are, as there can be a high turnover due to gardaí moving on. We do not see the same level of turnover among juvenile liaison officers, who view their role as a longer term position. This issue can be examined to ensure consistency. The Deputy is...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (23 Apr 2024)
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- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (23 Apr 2024)
James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. Community policing is at the heart of An Garda Síochána and all gardaí have a role to play in community policing in the course of carrying out their duties. Community policing is also fundamental to the new Garda operating model that is being rolled out throughout the country and has been fully commenced in 13 Garda...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (23 Apr 2024)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: ...published an assessment of policing performance today and indicated cuts to community policing are a matter of genuine concern. It stated: While there is a strong trust and confidence in the Garda Síochána within local communities, negative perceptions persist, particularly among young people and minority communities. Enhancing community policing and addressing visibility...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (23 Apr 2024)
James Browne: I apologise to the Deputy and I will certainly undertake to get those figures for him because it was a straight question and the figure has not been provided. I agree community gardaí are essential. In terms of understanding local communities, while all gardaí are community gardaí, having dedicated community gardaí is essential to building up those relationships and a...