Dublin South West TD, Se\u00e1n Crowe, has praised the efforts of emergency responders including fire fighters, ambulance crews and An Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na on Hallowe\u2019en night, but said that the anti-social behaviour that they encountered in several areas is unacceptable and needs to be stamped out. The Sinn F\u00e9in TD said that once again criminal elements had used the festivities to wreak havoc in many estates.
Deputy Se\u00e1n Crowe said: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis Hallowe\u2019en, as with all Hallowe\u2019ens, Dublin Fire Brigade served the people of this area with utmost dedication. Their bravery is beyond reproach. Similarly so with the Ambulance Crews and an Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na, but none of these emergency responders should have been subjected to the abuse and behaviour they experienced in a number of areas that night.
\u201cThe anti-social behaviour that they were faced with in many areas is unacceptable and needs to be stamped out. Many communities were left with the fallout from Hallowe\u2019en night including burnt out cars, greens destroyed, and rubbish dumped on roads presumably for burning.<\/p>\u201cOn Hallowe\u2019en night there were reports on social media of barricades and burning cars blocking streets with emergency responders being attacked and abused. Once again criminal elements have used the festivities to wreak havoc on the lives of residents.<\/p>
\u201cI came across a stolen car being raced around one estate at 4.30 in the afternoon while children began knocking on doors for Hallowe\u2019en treats. Unfortunately joyriding in bought and stolen cars has emerged once again and is undermining the quality of life in many neighbourhoods.<\/p>
\u201cI received a number of distressed calls from residents incensed on the night at what they were witnessing in their communities, while emergency responders literally risk life and limb to rescue and make them feel safe in emergencies.
\u201cIllegal bonfires are a topic that has been much discussed and will continue to be, but this sort of behaviour must be eliminated quickly and effectively. We cannot have the safety of emergency responders and the public endangered by this type of stupidity. It needs to be stamped out and dealt with effectively through the courts.\u201d\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nENDS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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