Urban Development
Dail Éireann — 2026-01-20
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Catherine Ardagh (FF), Dublin South-Central

The Dublin city task force produced a comprehensive report with clear recommendations to improve safety, footfall and confidence in Dublin city. However, many residents, retailers and workers across Dublin South-Central, including the Liberties, the Coombe, Inchicore and the wider south-west inner city area, are still not seeing the tangible impacts on the ground. Antisocial behaviour in particular and persistent petty theft continue to place real pressures on small shops, supermarkets and small retailers. Crucially, this behaviour puts people off visiting local streets and neighbourhood centres, reduces footfall and undermines community confidence and some local businesses. People want to feel safe when they are walking, jogging, shopping and using public transport. Increased visible policing, including transport police on the Luas and bus networks alongside stronger Garda visibility, is essential to restore that confidence. Ultimately, will the Taoiseach provide a clear update on where implementation of the task force stands, including governance, timelines and, more importantly, funding?

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Sitting date: 2026-01-20