Minister Simon Harris has said the Government will not stand for 'thuggery' on the streets of the capital.
This morning, the Minister for Further and Higher Education attended the 101st Collins Griffith Commemoration at Dublin's Glasnevin Cemetery.
Speaking on the recent attacks in Dublin City, Minister Harris said Government should not stand for the "thuggery".
"[There's] people trying to go about their lives, people trying to enjoy our cities and enjoy our communities," he said.
"Ireland is known for being a country of Céad Míle Fáilte.
"It is a stain and huge difficulty when this happens."
Attacks
This summer, there have been a series of high-profile attacks in Dublin, which has pushed crime up the political agenda and sparked debate about how best to tackle it.
On Newstalk this week, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said he “recognises” people’s concerns about crime but feels the capital is being inaccurately portrayed.
This morning, a male teenager was arrested following a serious assault and robbery on three men in Temple Bar on Friday night.
The teenager is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in Dublin City centre.
Three men in their 20s were injured, and taken to St James's Hospital by ambulance for treatment.
