Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 November 2004
189 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda authorities will take immediate and effective action in respect of attacks on post delivery staff in Tallaght which jeopardises postal deliveries in the area; if his attention has been drawn to the need to protect postal staff and the need to protect postal staff and the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30588/04]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that there have been three incidents of theft related offences in Tallaght Garda district in respect of postal staff to date this year, none of which involved personal violence against postal staff.
I have been further informed that following a meeting between a Garda liaison sergeant, An Post officials and trade union representatives, additional patrols both on foot and mountain bike have been put in place in areas identified as having specific problems. Advice has also been given to An Post staff by the Garda crime prevention officer. One person has been charged with alleged related offences for theft.
