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CONCERNS about anti-social be- haviour and the issue of community policing were among the main points of discussion at a meeting between gardai and elected representatives in Shannon.
The meeting was sought by town councillors, to discuss a number of issues of concern. Councillors anda number of council officials met with
Inspector Tom Kennedy and the ser- geant in charge at Shannon, Noel McMahon.
The meeting heard that four areas in the town have been assigned com- munity gardai. Under this initiative, it is hoped that community contact with gardai would be improved, leading to intelligence regarding criminal activity and anti-social be- haviour.
Councillors were told that there are
restrictions regarding the prosecu- tion of residents of private houses, where there are noise issues.
If residents cause a nuisance, gardai can call to a particular dwelling, but it is only after persistent warnings by gardai that summonses can be is- sued.
The meeting also heard that there are serious issues in relation to a number of families who have re- cently moved to Shannon and have
caused concern among locals.
This situation is being monitored by gardai, who have been made aware of a number of incidents that have taken place in the town in re- cent weeks.
At the meeting, various council- lors complained that all calls made to Shannon Garda Station were not being logged. The garda representa- tives pledged to ensure that all calls were logged.