# Anti-social behaviour
This year
2023
# west tallaght
Seven arrested in operation targeting organised crime and anti-social behaviour in west Tallaght
At 7:00am this morning, gardaí from the Tallaght District searched six residential properties in the west Tallaght area.
Last year
2022
# Crime
New 'street crime' Garda taskforce for Dublin to be established
It is understood the task force could include operations to target low and mid-level drug dealing.
# Anti-social behaviour orders
The Justice Minister wants to know why ASBOs are used more in some areas than in others
McEntee asked Harris to undertake a review of the legislation around Asbos.
# rail network
Over 760 anti-social behaviour incidents on train services reported in first six months of year
The incidents included multiple reports of fighting, soiling, sexual harassment, lewd behaviour and hate incidents.
# Limerick
Sanctions already in place for those who engage in anti-social behaviour off-campus, UL insists
The University has argued it already has sanctions in place to try to tackle any such behaviour.
All time
# Dublin
Investigation into reports of disturbing 'rape chant' on nighttime DART service
Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell was travelling home towards Malahide when he heard the alarming chant.
# Boris Johnson
Johnson wants ‘fluorescent-jacketed chain gangs’ to punish anti-social behaviour
The UK Prime Minister set out elements of his Government’s Beating Crime Plan, including the wider use of Stop and Search powers.
# off the rails
Gardaí deploy undercover units on Dart line to stamp out spate of anti-social behaviour
There have been violent scenes in Howth and Malahide in recent weeks.
# locked out
Beer and goading in Portobello: 'I've cleaned up s**t, I've seen more people pissing'
There were differing views at the canal-side as Dublin City Council fenced off the popular public space.
The council says "about a thousand people" have gathered there in recent weekends, causing disruption for residents
There are to be increased garda patrols of the area
A demonstration this afternoon saw views expressed on both sides
# in lockdown
Deserted Dublin streets lead to outreach problems and concerns about anti-social behaviour
The problem is one that’s been raised consistently by outreach workers.
# Dublin Bus
Anti-social behaviour and bus curtailments: Efforts to tackle problem in Tallaght a 'great success', union says
The NBRU praised the strong collaboration at local level at helping to address the problem.
# Bus Stopped
Here's which Dublin Bus routes are curtailed the most due to anti-social behaviour
Anti-social behaviour caused bus services to be curtailed 108 times last year. The figure for this year is already at 92.
# Assault
Over 500 incidents of assault or anti-social behaviour logged by Irish Rail this year
The log includes several near misses, a brawl with ‘quite a bit of blood’, and theft on trains and at stations.
# Anti-social behaviour
Gardaí vow to crack down on gang of youths carrying out indiscriminate assaults in north Dublin
At least two serious assaults were carried out by the one gang last week.
# Anti-social behaviour
'Drivers are being hit in the head with bricks': No plans for dedicated transport police as drivers condemn attacks
Unions have been calling for the introduction of a dedicated transport policing unit.
# Anti-social behaviour
Gangs use 'expendable' young men to control parts of south Dublin – study
New research finds that children as young as 10 are being groomed for criminal activity.
# Anti-social behaviour
Barrister appointed to investigate Dublin City Council 'protection money' allegations
Allegations emerged last month that a known criminal extorted money from building firms to pay for protection from anti-social behaviour.
# Irish Rail
Spike in 'menacing' anti-social behaviour on Irish trains prompts calls for transport police
There was a 14% increase in anti-social incidents on the Iarnród Éireann network in 2018.
# Busaras
Bus Éireann steps up security at Busáras after recent attacks on drivers
The measures come after drivers threatened to stop operating services after 8pm on Monday 16 September.
# Dublin
Bus drivers threaten to stop serving Busáras after dark over anti-social behaviour
It comes after a driver was allegedly assaulted at the station in recent weeks.
# Dublin
Dart to launch text alert system aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour next month
The service will be live-monitored by central security.
# st cuthbert's park
Gardaí investigating further criminal damage at Dublin building site
Last month work at the site was stopped because of anti-social behaviour.
# TRANSPORT SECURITY
Over €100,000 to be spent on security on Irish Rail over Christmas
There have been increased calls for transport security in recent months.
Voices
Dublin Bus driver: 'We need transport police to protect bus drivers from assaults and abuse'
The last incident on my bus really knocked my confidence. It was a cyclist who spat in my eye, writes Dublin Bus driver, Dave Fitzsimons.
# Anti-social behaviour
'Unprecedented' stabbing on Irish Rail train leads to renewed calls for transport police
The NBRU has said the incident “may serve to be a watershed moment in the ongoing debate on the issue of anti-social behaviour”.
# hazelhatch
Trains rerouted in Kildare after 'passenger trouble' on early morning service
Trains to and from Newbridge were running from Hazelhatch station in west Dublin from 6.35am.
# clamping down
Irish Rail to bump up security on north Dublin Dart line after reports of anti-social behaviour
Incidents of intimidating and threatening behaviour have become commonplace on the northern line in recent weeks.
# Anti-social behaviour
'Boy-racers doing doughnuts are driving tourists away' - Mayo County Council
“I really don’t know how they can afford to keep replacing the tyres,” one resident said.
# Anti-social behaviour
Dublin residents terrorised by joyriding and cars set on fire outside their homes
Tommy Broughan told the Minister for Justice that it has been “hugely distressing” for people in his constituency.
# Anti-social behaviour
'Really busy, all day and all night' - Fire crews just had one of their busiest Halloweens in years
Dublin Fire Brigade dealt with 1,100 calls.
# Your Say
Poll: Do you agree with the use of 'mosquito alarms' to deter anti-social behaviour?
One is being used on Dublin’s O’Connell Street.
# text it in
See anti-social behaviour on the Luas? New service offers a 'simple, discreet way' to report it
Operator Transdev has created a new text service for people to report instances of anti-social behaviour.
# Scutting
'It could have tragic consequences': Teenagers have been spotted 'train surfing' on the Dart
Two teenagers were photographed standing between two carriages on a moving Dart at the Killester station.
# Balgaddy
Vandalism in south Dublin continues despite €20,000 investment in CCTV system
The council recently spent €20,000 on the security set-up.
# Vandalism
'We could have been killed': Locals worried about number of fires being set in north Dublin suburb
The most recent fire was in a wheelie bin outside a woman’s house – it caused extensive damage to her windows and the exterior wall.
# Cherry Orchard
Car crashed through fence at Dublin modular housing site, then set alight
Construction on the rapid-build homes at the site is due to begin next week.
# Tralee
Visually-impaired man plans to move home following Kerry assault
Tim, a visually impaired busker, was assaulted by two women when he asked them to stop feeding his dog.
# horrible
Donegal school to install CCTV after 'human excrement left in classroom'
Ayr Hill National School in Ramelton has been the target of a string of anti-social behaviour incidents in recent weeks.
# Manchester
McDonald's hires bouncers after anti-social behaviour from schoolchildren
The teenagers reportedly caused thousands of pounds worth of damage.
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