Issue - meetings

Can the Gardaí provide any assurance to alleviate the serious concerns in the community due to the rise in the number of house and property burglaries?

Can the Gardaí provide any assurance to alleviate the serious concerns in the community due to the rise in the number of house and property burglaries?

Councillor Sean McDermott paid tribute to the article that appeared in the Leitrim Observer recently by An Garda Siochana on advice in combating burglaries.  Councillor Sean McDermott referred to the proximity of his community to the border and therefore criminals can leave the jurisdiction of the state quickly. Older people are concerned about burglaries and during the COVID-19 lockdown, there was a reduction in this type of criminal activity.  Councillor Sean McDermott called for a greater presence of An Garda Siochana in the community especially during the winter months.

Superintendent Grogan referred to the Garda Traffic Units that are in place and he acknowledged that there are many routes into the county which present challenges in terms of policing. He asked for the help of the community in order to combat criminal activity by reporting incidents or suspicious behaviour to An Garda Siochana.

Superintendent Grogan outlined that the Crime Prevention Officer is always available and he referred to the presentation she delivered at the Joint Policing Public Meeting recently and suggested that a similar event be held in another part of the county.  Superintendent Grogan assured the members that the Community Engagement Unit is very proactive, and he acknowledged that there is more movement now in County Leitrim following lifting of Covid restrictions.