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ASBOS ON TRIAL: Are Anti-Social Behaviour Orders being used fairly and effectively?

National

Anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs) have been used in Ireland for over 15 years but how they are applied and how effective they are is under scrutiny.

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EYES ON THE ROAD: What data is being collected on drivers and vehicles?

Ireland

Over the past decade, an increasing amount of CCTV cameras, number plate recognition technology and traffic management tools are utilised by public authorities in Ireland.

3 Backers raised €50 of €2330

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BREAK-IN: Are we doing enough to protect communities from crime in rural Ireland?

Ireland

Rural crime has been an issue for many years, with serious and sometimes violent incidents leaving people to question if communities living in remote areas of Ireland are being properly protected by authorities.

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WATCHING THE WATCHDOG: How is GSOC dealing with the public’s complaints?

Ireland

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) has the power to independently investigate gardaí but since its establishment in 2007, issues have been raised in relation to whistleblowers, resources and handling of cases.

4 Backers raised €170 of €2540

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SQUARE OFF: Can Eyre Square’s anti-social behaviour problem be fixed?

Galway

Eyre Square is in the heart of Galway City and one of the city’s most famous landmarks. Yet, the square has recently been described as a ‘no-go area’ after dark, with a spate of anti-social behaviour incidents, including serious assaults, in recent months.

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