29/10/2026
Yesterday, we attended the Community Safety Forum meeting on behalf of residents in Saggart, raising concerns and discussing the ongoing issues affecting our community.
🚗 Car Break-Ins
Car break-ins, particularly during the early hours of the morning between 3am and 4am, were raised as a major concern. We highlighted the need for increased Garda patrols during these hours to help deter crime and provide reassurance to residents.
🏠 Burglaries
Burglaries and concerns about the safety of residents’ homes and property were also discussed. A visible Garda presence and continued attention to these incidents are essential.
🚔 Anti-Social Behaviour and Drug Use
Concerns were raised about anti-social behaviour and suspected drug use in the area, including locations identified by residents as particular hotspots.Discarded Fast Gas canisters in the park, Millrace Green and the Rag Store area.These issues require ongoing attention and a coordinated response.
📞 999 Calls and Garda Response Times
The pressure on emergency services and concerns about response times were also discussed. We recognise the demands on Garda resources, but we encourage residents to report incidents and seek assistance when needed.
If you witness a crime in progress, a burglary or a situation involving immediate danger, please call 999 or 112.
📝 Reporting Incidents Is Vital
If you experience a car break-in, burglary or another criminal incident, please report it to An Garda Síochána. Ask for a PULSE incident reference number and provide a statement where required to ensure the incident is formally recorded.
Accurate reporting helps build a clearer picture of crime in our community and provides evidence when seeking additional Garda resources and patrols. Please do not assume that somebody else has already reported an incident.
🇮🇪 Garda Resources and the EU Presidency
We also discussed the additional demands placed on Garda resources during Ireland’s EU Presidency. It was acknowledged that these commitments have placed increased pressure on resources over recent months.
The expectation discussed was that, once the EU Presidency period and associated demands have concluded, we should begin to see greater Garda visibility returning to our communities, including foot patrols and regular patrols on our streets.
Residents want to see a consistent, visible Garda presence, particularly in areas experiencing repeated incidents of crime and anti-social behaviour. We will continue to raise these concerns and seek reassurance regarding the resources available to our local community.
Saggart Community Council will continue to represent residents’ concerns and engage through the appropriate community safety channels.
