Council declares war on graffiti

DUN Laoghaire Rathdown County Council has declared war on graffiti.

Despite huge efforts by the council in removing graffiti in recent years (10,000 sqm of graffiti was removed in 2013), the problem has persisted.

The council is now targeting graffiti black spots in the county by installing a number of visible and hidden CCTV cameras to deter attacks.

“Our first project is to protect The Metals, the historic route running from Dalkey to Dún Laoghaire,

? the council has stated.

“The installation of CCTV cameras along the route is now complete. We are working closely with Dún Laoghaire Garda Station to assist their

‘Operation Slogan’ campaign that aims to apprehend graffiti culprits in the Dún Laoghaire area.

“Evidence of anyone caught on cameras committing such acts will be passed on to An Garda Siochana for investigation.

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The council has also called on the public to be more vigilant of graffiti attacks in their area and to pass on any evidence of such acts to their local Garda station or to the council on 01-2054817.

Deputy Mary Mitchell O’Connor (FG) welcomed Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council’s campaign against graffiti.

“The campaign is a welcome initiative and includes targeting graffiti black spots in the county by installing a number of visible and hidden CCTV cameras to deter graffiti attacks,

? she said.

“Dun Laoghaire is a beautiful place and has no place for unsightly graffiti.

“Graffiti is an issue that generates widespread community concern,

? Deputy Mitchell O’Connor added.

“It impacts on property values, drives away business, and sends the message that nobody cares about the community.

“I would call on all constituents to be more aware of graffiti attacks in their area and to do their very best to report such acts to the gardai.

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