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IRISH RAIL IS to beef up security on its north Dublin dart services after passengers and drivers complained of incidents of anti-social behaviour on the line.
Drivers had threatened to boycott weekend services on the route due to the worsening nature of the situation seen in recent weeks.
A deal has now been reached between unions and Irish Rail for security to be boosted after 5pm on services operating north of Connolly Station.
“We have been liaising with drivers and representatives to get their insight on the issues faced from anti-social behaviour and to enhance security at key locations to ensure we maintain a safe environment for customers and staff,” an Irish Rail spokesperson said.
As a result, on top of previous increases in security patrols, we will immediately be deploying an additional security team on the northside Dart from this evening, expanding resources at our remote monitoring centre which covers CCTV across the Dart, continuing liaisons with Gardaí and planning some station modifications to address trespass issues.
It’s believed that escalating incidents at Harmonstown and Kilbarrack stations are a particular cause for concern.
“It will be a static security detail, operating from 5pm until close of business,” National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) general secretary Dermot O’Leary told TheJournal.ie.
We’re hoping that the extra security will work. But if it doesn’t thaen the safety of our drivers and customers comes first.
“We have no compunction about withdrawing services if necessary,” said O’Leary, adding that the forthcoming warm weather spell forecast for next week is a cause for concern, given the flashpoints that such weather often brings with it.
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Wonderful response from the supporters.
Cistercian College Roscrea, built in 1905 is one of only two monastic colleges in Ireland.
The school has a national and international reputation for sporting achievement. Sporting facilities include extensive playing fields (rugby, hurling, gaelic football, and soccer)
An all-weather pitch, Heated indoor swimming pool,Basketball court, Tennis courts and .Gymnasium.
Past pupils include Brian Cowen – Former Taoiseach. Willie Mullins – Racehorse trainer and former jockey. Conor Brady – Former editor of The Irish Times.
A great history.
@Emmet O’Keeffe: eh… do you work there or something?
@Emmet O’Keeffe: maybe the congregations could do the same whip around to pay for rest of the catholic church’s abuse bill
@The Throwaway:
What sort of an ignoramus are you?
@mark foley:
My guess…..an atheist ignoramus.
Oh Shut Up Shane Bradley.
People donating money to an institution the love, an institution which probably does more good for future generations than you or I know about, that is good in my book.
@sean o’dhubhghaill: i am not doubting it is a good school but it is elitist.. That’s all I am saying and in our unequal society, the advantage always prioritise their own.
Elitist how?
And so the elite of our land look after themselves!
@Shane Bradley: How do I unlike this gimp?
@Shane Bradley: You , my dear friend, have got a great big ” plank” on your shoulder . Just get on with your own life , and don’t be so narrow minded.
@mark foley: I certainly do not. Why is it you make your comment about me and not about my comment. When you attack your opponent and not counter his/her point, you have already lost the argument. Such an approach is a classic fallacy of logic called ‘argumentum ad hominem’.
I actually had a high standard education and am very grateful but I also recognise many, due to no fault of their own, are not so privileged, as educational resources are unevenly divided.
@Shane Bradley:
Actually educational resources are perfectly equally divided, with the government giving the exact same ‘capitation payment’ to every school in the country, according to the exact same criteria. In fact the inequality lies at the lower end with far more state funding being pumped into ‘DEIS’ schools.
With People Power, anything is possible. Bualadh Bos all round.
It might help then stay open if they stopped paying for people to come in to play rugby.
@Alex Denby: Mr Denby, you just get your facts right . Typical begrudging, small-minded attitude.
The power of the old boys network!
Well holy god!!!!
Am I concerned that a private Catholic secondary school is in financial strife and might
have to close?
Not really.
I had to emigrate without a secondary education because the Catholic Church in the 1950′s-60s controlled and owned all the secondary schools in my county and charged
like a wounded bull.
My options then was Killnacrott or Blacklion and the Brotherhood and I consider myself
very lucky that I did not succumb to either sexual honneypots.Instead I took my Grade 12 after 4 years of night school in Canada.
From my experience , I couldn’t give a rats about Catholic secondary schools being in financial strife; in fact its poetic justice, IMO.
I am sure the past pupils of this boarding school have a lot of wealth alright. I am sure also that they are grateful for the money the state provides to them to run an elitist Catholic school.
Well played Cistercian College Roscrea, well played!
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