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Operation IRENE 2023

16 June 2023
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Operation Irene

Operation IRENE 2023 was officially launched by Chief Superintendent Matthew Nyland (DMR East) with An Cathaoirleach, Councillor Denis O'Callaghan in Kilbogget Park on the 15th June 2023.

This campaign has run for many years and is a targeted multi-agency operation to combat underage alcohol consumption and consumption of alcohol in public places throughout the Dublin Metropolitan Region and for us specifically in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area, through the enforcement of legislation regulating the sale, supply and consumption of alcohol as well as relevant public order legislation. 

Operation Irene involves An Garda Síochána working in conjunction with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and other stakeholders, to counter anti-social behaviour by engaging directed patrolling in the County’s public amenities, namely parks and seafronts. The Operation will focus on tackling the following:

•         Public disorder
•         The consumption of alcohol in public places
•         The sale of alcohol to underage youths
•         Litter pollution offences
•         Public Transport issues
•         Water safety issues
•         Traffic congestion
•         And general crime in public amenities 

Collaborative approach

  • An Garda Síochána will work closely in cooperation with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and other stakeholders to ensure the public’s peaceful enjoyment of the amenities.
  • The Council provide a Lifeguard, Litter Warden and Park Warden service.
  • An Garda Síochána will reciprocate the cooperative effort with high visibility (overt) and covert policing through Operation Irene.
  • For the third year running An Garda Síochána Mountain Bike Unit will be deployed for the duration of Operation Irene also. This will provide a high visibility and accessible presence to the local community, members of An Garda Síochána will engage with and provide reassurance to the public, prevent and detect crime.   
  • The Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council bye-laws will be enforced fully where offences are found. 

    Stakeholders
     
  • An Garda Síochána
  • Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
  • Irish Rail
  • Dublin Bus
  • GoAhead
  • LUAS
  • Coast Guard
  • Local Residents Associations
  • Local Businesses
  • Local heritage attractions including the James Joyce Tower
     

For more information on “Operation Irene”

Dún Laoghaire 01-6665000
Blackrock 01-6665200
www.garda.ie
www.facebook.com/angardasiochana
twitter.com/gardainfo
twitter.com/gardatraffic
 

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