Violent Crime
Violent crimes dominate the front pages of our newspapers with depressing regularity. Crime statistics released by the Central Statistics indicate a worrying trend emerging whereby violent crime is becoming the norm.
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Help us tackle violent crime.
Violent crimes dominate the front pages of our newspapers with depressing regularity. Crime statistics released by the Central Statistics evidence a worrying trend emerging whereby violent crime is becoming the norm. In particular, we have seen increases in murder, threat to murder and aggravated burglary.
These statistics underscore the need for a strategy to combat this. This must be a strategy that strikes a balance between prevention through early intervention and robust law enforcement.
Fianna Fáil’s plan to tackle violent crime
New tactics
Ensure that the Gardaí use evidence-based tactics by targeting hotspot areas and focus on population groups most likely to commit violent crime (young males between 18 – 39 years old).
A dedicate taskforce
Establish a Serious Violence Taskforce that will bring together the voluntary sector, local government, the Gardaí and other key sectors
Focused policing
Introduce focused deterrence policing which hones in on specific problems in a community, such as drug dealing, generally violent behaviour, gangs, or gun violence.
Deal with offensive weapons
Review the legislation dealing with offensive weapons with a view to strengthening it.
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Placing Victims at the Centre of the Criminal Justice System
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Sexual Offences Against Children
Only 4% of reported sexual crimes against children result in a court conviction.
Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour
For too long, anti-social behaviour has been allowed to fester.
Tackling Rural Crime
The government has failed to protect rural communities against crime.
Violent Crime
We need a strategy that strikes a balance between prevention through early intervention and robust law enforcement.
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