Sinn Fein TD for Dublin Mid-West Mark Ward TD has warned that “someone will be killed” if the feud in Quarryvale is allowed to continue.
Deputy Ward was commenting after another firebomb attack last night that has destroyed three homes. An 11-day old baby had to be evacuated last night.
Deputy Ward has been calling for a task force to be put in place to tackle the ongoing feud between warring criminal gangs in North Clondalkin.
The feud has been going on for over a year now and has resulted in numerous arson attacks on people’s homes and most recently a young man charged with attempted murder.
“Last nights firebomb attack on a house in Quarryvale has left the area traumatised,” Deputy Ward said.
“One house is completely destroyed and the two homes either side are now also uninhabitable.
“I spent time with families this morning who told me that they had to evacuate their home with an 11-day old child.
“This feud needs to be tackled before some one is killed.
“I personally made the Guards and South Dublin County Council aware that the home that was attacked last night was under threat, but nothing was done about it.
“This has resulted in ordinary decent families having their homes destroyed.
“People in North Clondalkin are living in fear.
“There has been an ongoing feud going on in Quarryvale between rival criminal gangs.
“We have had homes burnt out, shots fired in the open and machete attacks.
“Most of these attacks are being played out on social media which is increasing fear and a sense of lawlessness in the area.
“This feud has resulted in a young man arrested for attempted murder last month
“Things are escalating, and families are living in fear. It is like living in a war zone.
“I contacted the Minister for Justice in June and asked for a task force to be set up.
“The local Gardai are doing their best but are under resourced.
“Last month I again contacted the Minister, the Garda Commissioner and South Dublin County Council and called for an urgent, task force, similar to what was set up in the North Inner City.
“This plea fell on deaf ears and has led to this further firebomb attack.
“I am aware that the local Gardai station is putting resources in the area, but they are limited.
“We need a dedicated task force with the appropriate resources.
“South Dublin County Council also have a role to play in the solution on estate management grounds.
“The good people of Quarryvale need solutions to make their area feel safe again.”