Ballymun & Finglas

Cllr Conor Reddy: Violence Spreads, But It Can Be Interrupted - Ballymun Needs a Public Health Approach to Violence

“For too long, communities like Ballymun and many others have experienced violence while lacking sustained investment in prevention, healing and evidence-based intervention. We have expected communities to absorb trauma without the structures needed to interrupt the cycles that cause that harm."

Axis Café Closure Devastating Blow for Ballymun

Cllr Reddy said any solution must also protect workers who have given years of service to the café and the community. “Axis Café is not just another business. It is a vital community space in Ballymun."

Cllr Conor Reddy: Ballymun Gun Incident Must be a Turning Point

"Government has not provided the investment required... you can’t police your way to safety. Real and lasting safety comes from investment in the services, supports and opportunities that break the cycles driving crime and violence in the first place."