Merlin residents call for greater garda patrols to tackle anti-social behaviour
Galway Bay fm newsroom - Galway City Council is to consider a public call for improved lighting in the Merlin area and its surrounding estates in a bid to combat ongoing anti-social behaviour.
It follows a public meeting last evening attended by over 30 people including a number of local councillors.The gathering was faciliated by the city council housing estate liaison officer to discuss estate security and a rise in vandalism.The meeting heard that local residents are living in fear due to anti-social behaviour in Merlin Woods and the use of nearby neighbourhoods as a thoroughfare.A residents group is now to be formed as well as a neighbourhood watch texting service.A meeting will also be arranged with Gardai to discuss the rise in criminal damage and a call for greater local patrols.Housing Estate Liaison Officer Therese Carroll says the provision of additional lighting will now be costed with a view to considering CCTV as a longer term plan.