Advertisement

Is Dublin safe? Perception versus reality

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan reiterated his belief that Dublin is “very safe” and this comes...

Share this article

16.20 19 Jun 2026


Is Dublin safe? Perception versus reality


Listen to this episode


Share this article

16.20 19 Jun 2026


Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan reiterated his belief that Dublin is “very safe” and this comes after  some high profile incident and killings in the city centre in recent weeks  

And a new survey of six countries shows that while people think crime is increasing – stats show it is decreasing and this is the same for Dublin, with many disagreeing with Minister O’Callagahsn sentiments of a safe city.

Criminologist Triona O’Connor joined Ciara and Shane to discuss.


Read more about

The Hard Shoulder

Related Episodes

Paying tribute to Glen Hansard

00:55:26

Paying tribute to Glen Hansard

The Hard Shoulder

00:55:26


How to do Stuff: Saying Sorry

00:12:12

How to do Stuff: Saying Sorry

The Hard Shoulder

00:12:12


Should we have state owned gro...

00:05:20

Should we have state owned grocery stores?

The Hard Shoulder

00:05:20


Djamel White on ‘All Them Dogs...

00:10:08

Djamel White on ‘All Them Dogs’ and the Booker Prize longlist

The Hard Shoulder

00:10:08