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Dail Éireann — 2024-02-01
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Eamon Ryan (GP), Dublin Bay South

The Deputy's example is very good and an important one. I am aware of the situation in Bawnogue. In January of this year there were a number of incidents whereby drivers did not go through certain estates for fear of some of the issues I mentioned earlier. There was a real threat of detour of all these routes. I am glad that my understanding is that that has not happened. That is primarily because of the operators, trade unions, An Garda Síochána and local community people coming together, as has happened in other parts of the county. It is not just in any one part of the county that this can be a problem. It is a matter of local engagement with An Garda Síochána, local authorities, trade unions and local community organisations. That has, I understand, avoided the detour in Clondalkin becoming the norm. That is the best approach. Working with local community gardaí, in particular, is the key to stamping this out.

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Sitting date: 2024-02-01