A majority of businesses say Dublin city is not safe!
Summary
Stephen Brown, Head of Public Affairs with Dublin Chamber, discusses a new survey revealing that 51% of businesses perceive Dublin as less safe due to anti-social behaviour, poor street conditions, and drug use. He argues that addressing the issue requires a sustained visible Garda presence and decentralizing social welfare services away from the city centre to reduce congestion. Brown also highlights the stalled implementation of the Dublin City Task Force recommendations, urging the government to release funding to the Special Purpose Vehicle to accelerate improvements in the city centre.
Topics discussed
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Context: Dublin Chamber survey on safety concerns
Factors attributed to perceived lack of safety
Call for sustained visible Garda presence
Decentralizing social services from city centre
Task force progress and funding delays
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