Public Safety Operatives Proposal – Statement by DublinTown
Business Improvement District DublinTown welcomes moves by Government, Dublin City Council, the SPV and other state agencies to improve safety in the City Centre.
We will be happy to play a role in the implementation of a proposed pilot of a Safety Operatives Scheme.
The proposal was part of the 2024 Dublin City Taskforce Report, which was backed by DublinTown and businesses.
DublinTown has previously stated while businesses are consistently calling for additional Garda resources, initiatives that may improve safety must be trialled.
DublinTown believes security similar to that already in operation on the Luas and on Irish Rail, in addition to more Gardaí, will be a good thing for those who live, work and visit the City centre.
Similar schemes have been successfully implemented by local authorities and police in cities throughout the UK, with the input and co-operation of business groups similar to DublinTown.
DublinTown commissioned research by Red C into attitudes to Dublin City Centre last May. It found that while perceptions of the City centre in general are improving, safety remains a key challenge, particularly on the Northside. There was widespread reference by respondents to perceptions of safety, this must be addressed.
DublinTown will do all that we can to improve safety and perceptions of safety in the City centre, and we believe this pilot will give people a sense of enhanced safety while supporting the important statutory role that the Gardai play in keeping our city safe.
