Hill of Slane Robberies could be prevented

Hill of Slane Robberies could be prevented – Peter Whelan

Peter Whelan the local candidate for Aontú in the Slane , Laytown Bettystown area is very concerned about the reoccurring robberies on the Hill Of Slane.

Speaking today Peter Whelan said:
“Last week two foreign tourists were visiting the famous international landmark and had their car broken into. Worse again, their passports taken, along with other valuable possessions.

“This is not the first time this type of incident has happened in this area. In fact, having spoken to local gardaí, I have been told that on average one car per week is broken into between Melifont, Dowth,Newgrange and the Hill Of Slane. Slane Castle had the same problem and after advice by gardaí, installed a CCTV camera. This has stopped the robberies in the castle.

“I am urging and demanding Meath County Council and the Office of Public Works to do the same. It is a disgrace for visitors to be met by a sign saying: “Beware Thieves at Work”. That is not the message we should be giving from the heritage capital of Ireland. Drogheda hosted the Fleadh Cheoil last year and will do so again this coming summer. This is not the message we want to be seen by the many visitors coming to the Boyne Valley.”

The Irish political system is radically broken

In Ireland the vast majority of elected representatives put a finger in the air to check which way the political wind is blowing. They have one eye on their leaders – seeking brownie points – and another eye keeping their seat safe. If elected reps shut up and do as they’re told, they are promoted; if they stand up for what they believe in, they are demoted. No wonder we have the political class we have. No wonder one point one billion euro is being buried in a hole under the National Children’s Hospital and that Stormont is in stalemate.

Throughout Ireland, many people are now afraid to say what they feel, many are afraid to respectfully engage on a range of different topics. Many feel there is a new censorship and a new political correctness in Ireland, that opposition to the establishment is being deleted.

Respectful opposition is not the enemy. Respectful opposition is a critical element of a functional democracy. Aontú will have the backbone to stand up, without fear, for you.