O'Toole vice chair of Dublin Joint Policing Committee

Sinn Féin Councillor Larry O'Toole was named vice chairperson of the newly-established Dublin Joint Policing Committee at its inaugural meeting last Monday. Sinn Féin believes the new body could play a vital role in tackling crime and anti-social behaviour.

O'Toole said that he will use his new position to strengthen the committee and to promote genuine partnership between the Gardaí and local communities.

"People across Dublin will be looking to this committee to offer solutions to the scourge of anti-social behaviour and open drug dealing in our communities, and I will be working to ensure that is exactly what they get," he said.