“Minister For Justice Needs to Actually Focus of Fighting Crime”

“Minister For Justice Needs to Actually Focus of Fighting Crime” – Mairead Tóibín

Dublin Aontú Representative Mairead Tóibín has reacted to a video of a driver ramming a Garda car in Dublin yesterday evening.

Speaking today, Mairead Tóibín said “I was absolutely appalled to see a driver ramming a Garda car yesterday evning. Over the last few months, we’ve seen the Gardaí completely crippled as an effective force. As a result, we’ve seen a spiralling crime and anti-social behaviour problem.”

Mairead Tóibín continued “Recently, we’ve seen a horrific burst in violent anti-social behaviour across the country. From the two men who were mutilated in Sligo in April to the three siblings murdered in Tallaght, the government has allowed this problem to deteriorate to horrific levels.”

“Gardaí are not being supported. They are understaffed and not being given the resources they need to deal with this spiralling crisis. I’m constantly hearing stories about families and the elderly who are terrified by this crisis. The Minister for Justice must take steps to actually tackle the crime epidemic in Dublin. “ Concluded Mairead Tóibín

CRÍOCH

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.