STATEMENT: Costello calls for de-escalation following the deployment of armed Gardaí, saying “we need Gardaí on the street, but not armed Gardaí”

Patrick Costello TD, Green Party Justice Spokesperson, was today speaking following the announcement of the deployment of armed gardaí units in Dublin City. He began, “We have all been shocked by the upsurge in crime witnessed on the streets of Dublin. These recent attacks are completely unacceptable and require an immediate and appropriate response. Today…