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TD's concern at burglary surge
02.10.12
A SURGE in burglaries
in the Northern Garda Region including Donegal this
year emphasises the "need to protect community garda
resources", Fianna Fáil TD Charlie McConalogue has
said.
The latest CSO crime statistics show there was an
18.3% increase in burglaries in the Northern Region
in the year to the end of June including Donegal,
Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan and Louth.
“There were 2,565 burglaries in this region to the
end of June. That's 2,565 ordinary families and
individuals in this area who had their homes or
business targeted by criminals,” said Deputy
McConalogue. |
“It is further evidence
of the fact that ordinary people in communities
across Donegal are being victimised by criminals
every day."
Deputy McConalogue called on the Justice Minister,
Alan Shatter to reconsider his policy on station
closures.
"The Minister has already shut down 39 Garda
stations this year and downgraded dozens more.
"People in isolated communities across Co Donegal,
and older people in particular, are feeling
increasingly vulnerable in their homes. |
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Deputy Charlie McConalogue. |
They need the safety
and reassurance of a visible Garda presence in their
area."
Meanwhile, the local deputy commended the officers
involved in Operation Fiacla, targeting criminal
gangs involved in burglary.
"They must be given every support necessary to
protect homes and businesses across the North West.
I am also urging Minister Shatter to pull back from
his dangerous policy of reducing the visible Garda
presence in our communities.” |
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