AN APPEAL has been made for people with information about a recent anti-Islamic graffiti attack to come forward and speak to gardaí in Tallaght.
The appeal was made by Fianna Fáil’s Spokesperson on Dublin, John Lahart, after it emerged last week that anti-Islamic graffiti was removed from as many as 15 locations in the area.
The majority of the offensive slogans appeared in Sean Walsh Memorial Park and at bus stops.
The Dublin South West TD said the actions of those who carried out the vandalism in Tallaght do not represent the decent people in the community who are open-minded and respectful.
“While it is no doubt a small minority that has engaged in such appalling vandalism, we must send a clear message that we will not tolerate this kind of behaviour in our area,” he said.
“Tallaght has become a much more diverse, multi-cultural and outward looking place, thanks in part to the sizable Muslim population who have come to make our area their home and integrated so well here.
“There is an onus on us all to assist new minorities of all faiths and none to integrate fully into our community.”
Deputy Lahart added: “I am conscious too that this is not the first incident of this nature in recent weeks and I encourage anyone with information relating to the graffiti to come forward and speak to gardaí at Tallaght Garda Station.”
Several footpaths leading to the playground in Sean Walsh Memorial Park were daubed with slogans as well as the area in front of some bridges in the park and at bus stops near the Square Shopping Centre.