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15TH oCT. 2012 P.o. Box 3430, TALLAGHT, DUBLIn 24 TeL: 451 3822 email: info@newsgroup.ie web: www.newsgroup.ie
Dublin South West representative Seán Crowe has welcomed assurances from the Garda Authorities at a meeting of the local Dublin Bus/LUAS Community Forum, that they will be prioritising the recovery of illegal fireworks in the run up to Halloween. Crowe said that the misuse and distribution of illegal fireworks was rife in the Tallaght and its hinterland The Garda in attendence at the Forum said that many of the fireworks were lethal concotions and caused countless serious injuries including the loss of eyesight, fingers and
severe burns every year. Deputy Seán Crowe said “I welcome the assurances from the Garda Authorities at the Dublin Bus/ LUAS Community Forum that they will be prioritising the recovery of illegal fireworks in the run up to the celebration of Halloween.” Bus and LUAS representatives outlined the difficulties of running a gauntlet of these fireworks and the obvious inherent risks involved. Too many people including children are seriously injured every year from these fireworks, with some
for life, maimed including the loss of eyesight, their fingers and suffering third degree burns. “A lot of positive work has been carried out over the last number of years to deal with the issue of selling illegal fireworks. The Garda response to these lethal fireworks and have not even the most minimum safety measures taken into account in their design. This is not a killjoy approach to Halloween festivities, but the right thing to do. The fireworks and bangers terrify animals,damage property, disturb sleep
and can distract drivers and cause countless accidents every year. Those making a profit from selling these items, have a total disregard for the community and should cease immediately. “Parents need to be extremely vigilant that their children are not handling or let near these fireworks, both for their own safety and the safety of others in the community “The community need to send a clear signal to those that sell illegal fireworks, it is not acceptable and that any information on selling them will be responded to by the Garda Authorities.”
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