Cllr Johnny
Mythen has described a recent spree of burglaries in Cherry Orchard Heights and
surrounding area as being an epidemic.
The Sinn Féin Councillor has called for new measures to be adopted by
local government in the future to help tackle the chaos.
"The recent
spate of burglaries in one of the quietest areas in the town has sparked off a
fear of insecurity both in the town and the wider community itself," Cllr Mythen
said, "Early last week up to four
houses were broken into in Cherry Orchard Heights leaving behind a trail of destruction
and heartache. One young resident who is
getting married shortly had her bridesmaid dresses torn up, tooth paste was smeared on the walls and
floors defecated on."
"Local Garda
resources are pushed to capacity to deal with these burglaries, rumoured to be reaching
figures of sixteen a week in the Enniscorthy area alone. The ban on public service recruitment has a
direct link to the increase of this type of crime. Local communities are becoming fair game for
these petty criminals."
"People
have a right to feel safe in their own homes. Having your home burgled leaves a gut
wrenching feeling equating to an indecent assault on your family and your home.
Gardai are doing their best with limited
resources. In the meantime these thieves
are causing havoc among ordinary decent communities."
"I would
suggest in future all new and existing Council Houses should have burglar alarms
installed, and the Government should introduce a grant to all home owners for
the installation of alarms. This would
be cost effective and create employment."
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