Deputy meets with garda bosses

DEPUTY Imelda Munster has met with Chief Superintendent Christopher Mangan as a follow up to discuss progress to date in dealing with the feud related criminal behaviour and intimidation in Drogheda.

“Whilst welcoming the addition of 18 new recruits which has greatly boosted Garda presence on the streets of the town as well as the increased patrols and checkpoints on a daily basis,we discussed the overall requirement for ongoing and permanent visibility to ensure that the community continues to feel safe,’ she stated.

“There is also an urgent need for investment in CCTV throughout the town which needs a total upgrade. The people of this town shouldn’t have to live in an atmosphere of fear and intimidation.’

Sinn Féin Councillor Kenneth Flood has also written to Chief Superintendent Mangan requesting that two additional public JPC meetings be held in Drogheda in locations close to the communities most affected. In addition to this Louth County Council and the Gardaí need to liaise closely in these matters.