Budget 2012 has reduced both Stepaside and Cabinteely Garda stations to part time status leaving the Glencullen/Sandyford ward without an open Garda station between the hours of 10pm and 8am. This leaves thousands of people vulnerable during these hours.
We have four government TDs in this constituency and not one of them could save Stepaside or Cabinteely Garda stations. In fact all four of them have supported the budget including the savage cuts and increases in regressive taxes.
The reduction in opening hours at these garda stations means thousands of people will be without this essential service during late night hours including at pub closing times.
There are problems in many areas with anti-social behaviour and this decision will leave many people fearing that they have no protection from these elements.
Gardaí will now have to serve the Glencullen ward from Dundrum or Dún Laoghaire during these hours giving a green light to criminal elements to ply their trade.
This budget has targeted families, children, women, students and people with disabilities. It has devastated communities and, in the Glencullen/Sandyford ward, it has left thousands of people with a drastically reduced garda service.
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