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Dublin city taskforce tackling transport and safety to be approved by cabinet

Group will be made up of various public bodies including An Garda Siochána, the National Transport Authority, along with business groups

The taskforce, which will be led by an independent chair, is to focus on issues around public safety, including on public transport, the use of cultural spaces with the aim to create a “thriving, attractive and safe” place to be. Picture: Getty

The establishment of the Dublin city centre taskforce, promised by taoiseach Simon Harris, is set to be approved by cabinet when it meets today.

The group will be made up of various public bodies including An Garda Siochána, Dublin City Council (DCC) and the National Transport Authority, along with business and retail groups.

Once in place, it will be tasked with delivering its recommendations to government within 12 weeks of its establishment, which would inform ...