The city will see an increased Garda presence from this week.
48 new Gardaí will begin a new high visibility policing plan to help reduce anti-social behaviour, thefts and violence.
A total of 23 Gardaí will be assigned to the operation every day, 11 Gardaí during daytime hours and 12 Gardaí during the night.
Speaking about the launch of the Cork City High Visibility Policing Plan, Assistant Commissioner Eileen Foster of the Southern Region stated the following:
"As Assistant Commissioner for the Southern Region, I am delighted to launch the High Visibility Policing Plan for the Cork City Division. 48 additional Gardaí have been assigned to the Cork City Division, which will support this High Visibility Policing Plan. These High Visibility foot patrols in Cork City Centre increase Garda visibility and offer public reassurance that public realms and amenities in Cork City Centre are and continue to be safe places to live, visit, socialise, conduct business and enjoy. I especially would like to welcome the forty eight additional newly assigned Gardaí to the Cork City Division and wish them well in their new roles in Cork City."
