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Cllr Naoise O’Cearuil has called for greater Gardaí numbers in Maynooth
Naoise commented, “At last week’s Kildare Joint Policing Committee (JPC), I called on the Gardaí to increase the number of Gardaí in Maynooth. We need a larger contingent in the town and current figures are not reflective of the population which does not take into account the combined local population and that of the University. ”
“I believe that we need a full 24 hour operational Garda Station in Maynooth.”
James Lawless TD is pleased to confirm that extra Gardaí will be assigned to Monread Park, Naas over the Halloween period
Monread Park and the surrounding area have been added to the list of ‘hot spot’ areas which will see increase patrols over the bank holiday weekend.
James said, “I have been engaging with local Garda to represent residents who have witnessed antisocial behaviour in the park over recent weeks.” Continue reading “LAWLESS WELCOMES EXTRA HALLOWEEN GARDAI”
Talks have been urged between Maynooth University, Maynooth Students’ Union, the Gardaí and Maynooth Business Association to discuss night-time student activities in the town.
The matter was raised at the latest local Municipal District meeting by Cllr Naoise Ó Cearúil.
Naoise called for the groups to be invited to an “informal forum to discuss ways in dealing with student nights and annual events/festivals that cause issues in the town.”
James Lawless TD has extended a cautious welcome to the announcement that extra Gardaí are to be deployed to Kildare
This was just an issue that James raised in the Dáil last week during an emergency debate on Garda coverage in Kildare North.
“At the time I highlighted with the Minister that we are lowest in terms of Garda numbers per head of population and call for an immediate increase in numbers.”
“While the additional recruits are very welcome a step change is needed to adequately resource our county. Reactionary management of man power in Kildare North is not good enough. We need consistent growth in our emergency service numbers. I will continue to press the Government to lobby for better Garda numbers in the county.”
James Lawless stood in solidarity with protesting AGSI Members recently outside Leinster House recently
James said, “I was delighted to lend my support to members of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (A.G.S.I) outside Government Buildings recently. In particular it was great to meet up with General Secretary and Eadestown resident John Jacob to listen to concerns of members.”
“Steps need to be taken to ensure members of our Garda are provided with better paying conditions to ensure they are adequately compensated for the demanding and brave work they do on a daily basis. I look forward to working with General Secretary Jacob and other members of the association to progress this matter”