Assaults on Dublin City Council staff has been condemned by Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy.
It follows reports of workers across Dublin's four local authorities being headbutted, spat on and threatened with weapons while carrying out their duties. Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy said: "I speak on behalf of all groups when I say we have zero tolerance for any attacks - verbal or physical - on any of our staff. All staff are entitled to a safe place to work.
She added: "The Assistant Chief Executive and I will be sending out a brief note on the specific measures and supports in place in relation to assaults on staff."
