Menu
03/06/2016
Gangs And Drugs A 'Huge Factor' In Limerick – Quinlivan
Drugs and gang activity is still a "huge factor" in Limerick City, according to Sinn Féin's Maurice Quinlivan.
During a debate on the Order of Business on gang warfare, Deputy Quinlivan urged the government to publish legislation in order to deal with ongoing gang and drugs issues.
The Limerick TD also called on Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald to allocate an additional 100 gardaí to the city.
"What is happening in the north inner city is appalling but drug crime is not confined to Dublin," he said. "It is wrong to assume drug crime has been eliminated in Limerick.
"Drugs are still a huge factor in the city's informal economy and criminal elements continue to make huge profits while destroying communities and trading in misery.
"It's high time for the Criminal Assets Bureau to be expanded in Limerick and for the Government to amend the Proceeds of Crime Acts to ensure money seized by CAB goes back into communities affected by drugs."
(LM)
During a debate on the Order of Business on gang warfare, Deputy Quinlivan urged the government to publish legislation in order to deal with ongoing gang and drugs issues.
The Limerick TD also called on Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald to allocate an additional 100 gardaí to the city.
"What is happening in the north inner city is appalling but drug crime is not confined to Dublin," he said. "It is wrong to assume drug crime has been eliminated in Limerick.
"Drugs are still a huge factor in the city's informal economy and criminal elements continue to make huge profits while destroying communities and trading in misery.
"It's high time for the Criminal Assets Bureau to be expanded in Limerick and for the Government to amend the Proceeds of Crime Acts to ensure money seized by CAB goes back into communities affected by drugs."
(LM)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 March 2024
'Plan Ahead' For St Patrick's Day Events This Weekend
Belfast City Council has outlined traffic and travel arrangements ahead of this Sunday's St Patrick's Day event in Belfast. A number of traffic diversions will be in place in and around Belfast city centre. Visitors and participants are advised to plan their journey in advance and leave extra time to travel to and from the city centre.
'Plan Ahead' For St Patrick's Day Events This Weekend
Belfast City Council has outlined traffic and travel arrangements ahead of this Sunday's St Patrick's Day event in Belfast. A number of traffic diversions will be in place in and around Belfast city centre. Visitors and participants are advised to plan their journey in advance and leave extra time to travel to and from the city centre.
28 May 2009
Teen Arrested After Drugs Find In Dublin
A teenager has been arrested in connection with a drugs find in Dublin on Wednesday. Gardaí say the find was a result of an ongoing operation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the Lucan area.
Teen Arrested After Drugs Find In Dublin
A teenager has been arrested in connection with a drugs find in Dublin on Wednesday. Gardaí say the find was a result of an ongoing operation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the Lucan area.
27 May 2009
Drugs Seized And 15 Arrests Made In 'Operation Reuben'
Gardaí have arrested a total of 15 people in Co Cork as part of a major anti-drug operation. Dubbed "Operation Reuben", Cork City Divisional Drugs Unit moved in and arrested 15 people within 48 hours following "a lengthy drugs operation". Of those arrested, 11, of which two are female, have been charged.
Drugs Seized And 15 Arrests Made In 'Operation Reuben'
Gardaí have arrested a total of 15 people in Co Cork as part of a major anti-drug operation. Dubbed "Operation Reuben", Cork City Divisional Drugs Unit moved in and arrested 15 people within 48 hours following "a lengthy drugs operation". Of those arrested, 11, of which two are female, have been charged.
21 March 2024
BCC Unveils Refreshed Strategic Plan For Belfast City Centre
New plans to support the most vulnerable in Belfast while growing the economy, regenerating neighbourhoods and achieving climate targets have been published in a refreshed strategic plan for the city. First published in 2017, the Belfast Agenda set out joint vision for the city up to 2035.
BCC Unveils Refreshed Strategic Plan For Belfast City Centre
New plans to support the most vulnerable in Belfast while growing the economy, regenerating neighbourhoods and achieving climate targets have been published in a refreshed strategic plan for the city. First published in 2017, the Belfast Agenda set out joint vision for the city up to 2035.
28 November 2016
Drugs Worth Estimated €250,000 Seized In Limerick City
Drugs worth an estimated €250,000 have been seized during a search operation in Limerick City. Cannabis herb estimated at around €215,000 was uncovered during the search of a house in the Moyross area of the city, alongside cannabis resin worth an approximate street value of €19,500, and €12,500 of cocaine.
Drugs Worth Estimated €250,000 Seized In Limerick City
Drugs worth an estimated €250,000 have been seized during a search operation in Limerick City. Cannabis herb estimated at around €215,000 was uncovered during the search of a house in the Moyross area of the city, alongside cannabis resin worth an approximate street value of €19,500, and €12,500 of cocaine.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:Dry, bright start this morning with best of sunshine in the west. Thickening cloud over Down and Antrim this morning with a few showers, extending westwards this afternoon. Lighter winds. Maximum temperature 16 °C.Tonight:Rather cloudy and mainly dry at first, then showery outbreaks of rain extending westwards to most places during the night, turning heavier towards morning. Light winds. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
