‘pivot moment’ warning with crime-ridden Ireland ‘in deep trouble’ amid election calls to end ‘spiral of decline’

The shocking decline of crime-ridden Dublin and rural burglary gangs are two areas dominating the general election agenda.

The candidates are bombarded with complaints from angry citizens fed up with the sense of lawlessness that has set in everywhere. Ireland.

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Rural Independent candidate Michael Fitzmaurice warned we were “in deep trouble”. Of the Labor Party Marie Sherlock, running inside Dublin city, is saddened by the fear felt by ordinary people.

Although the number of gang crimes have dropped dramatically since 2018 after Guards successes against the Kinahan cartel during his spell with The Hutch factionorganized crime gangs is still a major threat.

Currently, one of the main priorities for the Garda National Drugs and Organized Crime Bureau is to target the transnational mobsters who flood Ireland with cocaine, synthetic drugs and firearms.

And in the great cities of Ireland, drug trafficking continues to pose major problems along with drug-related intimidation of people from all walks of life.

As well as selling drugs in our major towns and cities, Gardai also deal with street level drug dealing, robbery, burglary, assault, domestic violence, coercive control, sexual assault and attacks on retail shops.

Our CCTV shows some of the shocking incidents of reckless robbery and intimidation at retail outlets in the heart of Dublin.

Dublin City Chief Executive Richard Guiney warned: “If the current reality of Dublin city center is hidden and the necessary interventions are not made, it will continue on a downward spiral.

“This would have massive implications for the Irish economy and Ireland’s position on the international stage.

“Dublin city center is at a pivotal moment. Footfall is falling, the public think the experience of the city is deteriorating, they don’t feel safe and they want that to change.”

And investigators also deal with cybercrime, including phishing scams, romance scams and other online scams.

Other prevalent crimes in 2024 include threats made on social media, hate crimes, spreading misinformation, motorcycle theft and bike theft.

Ahead of the November 29 election, Labor Party candidate Ms Sherlock said crime was a “huge problem”.

She said: “It’s sad to hear people say that Dublin and other communities are not safe and that’s why I think the issue of crime is a major factor in this election.

“I think we have a very stretched police force at the moment and the new government needs to have a minister who listens to the Gardai and the communities.

“The new Government must consider opening a new Garda College, identify the key issues for recruitment and address the issue of maintaining existing Gardai.”

PREVENTION OF PENALTY

Things are so bad in Dublin Central that veteran gangster Gerry Hutch said he wants more Gardaíme on the streets

Much of the drugs flooding the streets come through his mob, but Monk insisted: “There is a massive policing problem.”

He told voters on his posters: “We need change and I’m your man.”

And for people living in rural Ireland, their experience of crime is different compared to the big cities.

Today, organized burglary gangs based in Dublin continue to target homes in isolated communities.

RURAL RAIDS

Just last month Gardai launched a major operation against suspected members of the burglary gang who are understood to have been involved in more than 100 home raids.

In some of the cases, officers believe the attackers – who use high-powered vehicles – were using night vision goggles as they tried to keep one step ahead of gardaí.

Over the years, hoods have made millions from their crime, stealing money, cars and jewelry from homes.

And the problem of factory car theft also remains a major problem in rural communities. Earlier this month Gardai in Longford and Meath investigated a number of thefts of quad bikes, trailers and excavators.

“There is a massive policing problem.”

Gerry Hutch

Detectives in rural Ireland also had to investigate the theft of thousands of cigarettes from rural garages.

Independent candidate Mr Fitzmaurice told how rural crime was “rampant” in Ireland.

Mr Fitzmaurice added: “We are in big trouble because we don’t have the garda numbers to target these criminal gangs.

“Rural crime is out of control and it is therefore imperative that the new government identifies this as a key priority. My fear is that someone could be seriously injured if people living in rural areas have to use force to defend their property.”

BRUTAL MURDER

In an interview with The Irish Sun, David Frenchwhose Sister Valerie was brutally murdered by her husband James Kilroy51 years old, at their home in Co Mayo on 14 June 2019, called on all political parties to include “Valeria’s Law” in their manifestos.

The Act requires the Government to introduce legislation to remove the guardianship rights of parents if they have been convicted of murdering their spouses, partners or ex-partners.

The issue was also addressed by Justice Minister Helen McEntee, who said: “A team has been set up in my department to review and progress other recommendations made in the review, including a recommendation to restrict parental rights in cases of domestic homicide “.

NEW LEAGUE NEEDED

Kilroy currently remains a guardian to Valerie’s three children despite receiving a life sentence for inflicting 57 injuries on the occupational therapist in a horrific knife and ax attack.

David, 55, said: “This is very simple legislation which should be a priority for the new government. Once the new government comes to power, I will again appeal to them to draft the legislation so that it is brought into law as soon as possible.

“This legislation is very important to families and someone like Kilroy, who deprived Valerie’s children of a devoted mother, should not have these custody rights.”

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