Councillors meet gardaí over crime concerns in Offaly town
Senior gardaí in Offaly have agreed to give further consideration to concerns over crime and garda resources in Edenderry after a meeting with local councillors.
The Cathaoirleach of the Edenderry Municipal District, Liam Quinn, along with fellow councillors recently met with Superintendent Eamon Curley and Inspector Oliver Baker to discuss issues regarding policing within the District.
They discussed the nature and level of crime, Garda resources, community interaction and ongoing communications between the members and Gardai.
The councillors raised a number of concerns and suggestions which had been communicated to them by their constituents and which were responded to by Superintendent Curley.
Councillor Liam Quinn, Cathaoirleach of the District, thanked the Gardai for their attendance and engagement which was appreciated by all present.
Superintendent Curley indicated his appreciation to the councillors for their input and also agreed to give further consideration to a number of issues raised.
The councillors agreed that the meeting was very positive and agreed to convene further meetings during the year.