Strong policing on the streets of Dublin tonight (24/11) - **Read OP before posting**

chrisd2019

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121414227#Comment_121414227

Same style reactionary units in Prague centre, quickly on the scene if any stag party ect gets out of hand, and the dogs they have do bite for real!

elperello

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121414650#Comment_121414650

Absolutely.

After last night's events the in your face presence is understandable but it doesn't need to be like that all the time.

In other cities the back up is held in reserve, often waiting down a side street.

The minute something kicks off they are there ready for action.

There is no negative side effect because you only see them when they are needed.

Northernlily

Why do we treat our most important workers to society so awfully?

Guards and nurses. We depend on them so much and need to do better for them. The judiciary especially in Dublin seems to hold a lot of contempt for the Guards for reasons we all know: legal aid gravy train. Why are the Govt not tackling that **** show.

Beasty

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angel eyes 2012

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121414781#Comment_121414781

Simple, there is a significant lack of space in our prisons, hence the judiciary have nowhere to send convicted criminals.

There was some resistance and general lack of interest when Thornton Hall site was under consideration for a prison and there has been little infrastructure in prison development since. Problem is getting worse with the recent increase in population.

orangerhyme

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121414347#Comment_121414347

They were deployed eventually.

I still don't understand why the powers that be let it happen.

The media and some politicians are saying it's a soft, appeasement approach.

LambshankRedemption

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121414707#Comment_121414707

I used to work close to Mayor Square for a large financial company. Down that area there are multiple American Multi-Nationals. One of them is holding in escrow the 13 Billion that Apple may or may not owe us. The shear amount of money that passes through that area of the city is eye watering, and yet, particularly around the summer time, it is scrote central and never, ever a guard in sight. The mongolian woman who was stabbed in the neck was a cleaner in my building.

I came out of my office one day and almost got ran over by a young fella riding a bicycle at speed, wearing a wet suit, cycling along by the wall. He rode the bike into the canal while his friends took pictures. He didn't retrieve the bike so I assume it wasn't his. 0.001% of the tax take from these companies could easily equip a few well paid gardai to patrol that area 24 hours a day. So, I dont know why the government have failed to act.

This was before Covid. I have no difficulties believing the area has since gotten worse.

Facthunt

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121414623#Comment_121414623

They’ll be a lot of Childers going around with odd shoes for Christmas! I’m sure Foot Locker and the likes only keep 1 shoe on display with the others locked in the back rooms!!!

mikemac2

I attend League of Ireland games and UEFA regularly swop around officials. Arrange some flights and accommodation for Irish officials to go to Malta or Luxembourg or somewhere for a week and invite their officials over for a week. All in the name of training, is good to see

Any chance we can get some Guardia Civil and their baton happy tactics from Spain for a week? Some weary gardai may like a week in Spain

tabby aspreme

One reason Gardai are slow to use their batons is GSOC, a Garda pal of mine reckons the last time they had free reign to use them was at the Lansdowne Rd riot in 1995, nowadays every thing they do is recorded on phones and they have to watch every move they make.

elperello

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121414833#Comment_121414833

Think of the criminal justice system as a three legged stool.

You need a strong well resourced police force to apprehend offenders and bring them before the courts.

The accused must be given a fair trial and if found guilty receive the appropriate sentence.

The prison service has to be capable of securely accomodating inmates and offering rehabilitation.

LambshankRedemption

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121415012#Comment_121415012

If true, the Minister of Justice could change that with a stoke of a pen.

So, again, why the inaction?

John_Rambo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121414972#Comment_121414972

€2 million per km motorways that still haven't reach capacity are far more important than the safety of Dublin city folk!

Idbatterim

The amount of vermin in this city is something else... needs to be much larger police presence in Dublin 1 going forward...

Cluedo Monopoly

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121414707#Comment_121414707

Ah here, you always say Dublin is grand, not a bother. Cultural Mecca etc etc.

John_Rambo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121415118#Comment_121415118

Guilty as charged!!!! But you're 100% right about the capital being the cultural epicentre of the country (as well as the economic driver). It's great that you recognise this and I love your adopted Dublinese "ah here" and how it's catching. I see from your post history you're very interested in your capital and frequently talk about Dublin.

If you read back on my posts you'll see that I've advocated & supported more of Dublin money to be spent in Dublin as well as Galway and Cork. I've posted here about the need for a metro police force and a transport police. I'm sure you agree with my sentiments.

highpressisbest

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121415105#Comment_121415105

Is it not pest control that is required for vermin?

highpressisbest

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121415012#Comment_121415012

And the fear of prosecution for just doing their job.

Potatoeman

A few good beatings would put the fear back in the knacker elements trolling Dublin. The bleeding hearts have taken the teeth from the Gardai.

Anaki r2d2

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121414227#Comment_121414227

I was just about to post something very similar. This post exactly!!

A few Gendarmerie would not be long knocking some sense into these little "@#%£@" Or let the Garda resolve it without fear of being persecuted on twitter.

Does anyone remener the Garda at the 1995 England/ireland football.

Bring that fella back & a few of his friends

hamburgham

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121414694#Comment_121414694

They’re not leaving in droves. Total exaggeration. Previously no one ever left which was not normal and said a lot about the nature of the job. The numbers leaving now are still very low but this is normal. What career has a 100% retention? It’s not as though an individual has made a huge investment to become a Garda. What is it, two years and no fees? People spend years and huge sums training to be doctors, dentists, solicitors etc and often discover it’s not for them. Why the big deal about a few Gardaí leaving when it’s perfectly normal in every other field?

The Gardai were also literally a law onto themselves. I understand Harris is a disciplinarian and that isn’t going down too well. I’m guessing some of those leaving pretty much had no choice.

Anaki r2d2

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121415054#Comment_121415054

Because Sinn Fein would be up in arms with their supporters being hit with batons

NIMAN

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121415366#Comment_121415366

But they can't be SF supporters, cos they are lefties, not far righties.

mikemac2

Prolific burglers drove the wrong way down on a motorway, hit a lorry and died a fiery death.

A little while later GSOC get involved.

Little wonder a garda would wonder why bother putting in the extra effort or going above and beyond. Either quit or serve your time doing the absolute minimum to retire with a pension sound easier.

The London Met allow "tactical collisions" which is ramming your squad car into a moped/scooter thief on city streets. Knock them off and grab them. Oh I wish we had this in Ireland but we do not. And never will as our Minister of Justice concentrates on hate speech

kowloon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121414694#Comment_121414694

I seem to remember there being some issues around work rotas recently that pissed off quite a few Gardaí.

Anaki r2d2

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121415372#Comment_121415372

Lol. Left right left right, who knows with the thugs and their party of choice.

I do agree with letting the Garda off their leash though - 24 hours Purge style.

Seth Brundle

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121415378#Comment_121415378

A little while later GSOC get involved.

GSOC are obliged by law to get involved when an incident occurs during a garda pursuit (and not for no reason!)

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121415402#Comment_121415402

Nice touch with the sexist sh1te there!. How can someone do their job properly when they have to also do some basic mammalian tasks? Obviously, I'm sure you'd never take a piss or a dump when at work!

Snooker Loopy

White guy with a knife attacks a black security guard in Aldi in Ashtown. Happened this evening.

https://twitter.com/RuthCoppingerSP/status/1728183053925941553

mikemac2

Indeed and GSOC can interview everyone (well 3 scumbags are dead) and close the file in a week.

Instead people are facing multiple interviews and the threat of suspension for what? They do not even have a union to protect them. Little wonder rank and file believe management will save themselves first and throw others under the bus. Ah is the way of middle management no matter if you work for the State or a multi-national

3 prolific burglars dead on a motorway is a win. Not so much about the fiery death, nobody deserves that. Call me a bleeding heart

hotmail.com

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121415439#Comment_121415439

GSOC need to have their powers paired back then which the Minister can implement.