http://www.independent.ie/national-news/crime-soared-alongside-economy-in-boom-years-2080666.html
The report shows that during the 5 years between 2004 and 2008, things did not really get better on the crime-front. One asks itself how the recession might worsen things now even more... the next report in 3-4 years time will surely be an even more interesting one!
Apparently, Limerick is the worst place in Ireland in regards of gangland crimes and homicides, closely followed by the hottest southside quarters of Dublin.
Interesting citations from opposition politicians:
"Fine Gael's justice spokesman Charlie Flanagan said the statistics showed that the Government was losing the war on crime."
"Labour's justice spokesman Pat Rabbitte said Fianna Fail, which had promised zero tolerance on crime, had made zero progress in most areas."
