Seán Haughey (Dublin Bay North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Taoiseach launched the Dublin city centre task force report in the GPO on Monday. The task force was charged with providing recommendations to improve the city centre's public realm, safety and experience. It is clear to Dubliners that there is a problem. People just do not feel safe in parts of the city centre, particularly the north inner city and particularly at night time. I welcome the so-called big move announced for more visible policing and security. Increased Garda visibility is essential. The task force calls for 1,000 extra gardaí on the streets of Dublin. We know Garda recruitment and retention are concerns so is the Taoiseach confident that we can get these gardaí out on the beat on the streets of Dublin as recommended by the task force? When does he expect the interdepartmental group to be established?

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