Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 February 2024
55. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has liaised with the Garda Commissioner regarding safety measures for businesses employing members of the migrant community in the city centre following rioting in Dublin. [53624/23]
View answerFollowing the appalling events of Thursday, 23 November, in Dublin City Centre, I, along with Ministers Richmond and Calleary met with business and retail representative bodies, alongside Dublin City Council, on Tuesday 28 November 2023, to discuss how to best support the continued operation of businesses in the city centre.
Also, at the Retail Forum meeting in December 2023, concerns around workplace safety and retail crime were discussed. My colleague Minister Neale Richmond met with my colleague the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee T.D., to share these concerns and to discuss available options.
As Chair of the Retail Forum, my colleague Minister Neale Richmond T.D., will continue to engage with Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee T.D., to continue to work to keep retailers, customers and crucially, workers safe.
The Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities in Dublin – and strengthening An Garda Síochána is at the core of that.
We will continue to provide An Garda Síochána with the resources it needs to ensure communities around Ireland are safe and feel safe.
I have spoken in depth to my colleague the Minister for Justice about the feedback and issues raised with me by business. Minister McEntee has also met business and is the appropriate contact between the government and the Garda Commissioner.
I would also urge workers who have specific concerns about their own workplace to bring those concerns directly to the Health and Safety Authority at contactus@hsa.ie or by LO-Call at 0818 289 389.
