Dublin's quays are under siege from unruly teenagers causing a range of anti-social behaviour issues, a business owner has said.
The city's top gardai will deliver a plan to tackle the problems to local politicians. Vandalism, graffiti, theft, assaults on staff and customers and damage to property are all part of the alleged problems faced by the community in the Grand Canal Dock area.
The groups of yobs run rampant during a good spell of weather and cause major problems for local traders and Dubliners just trying to go about their day. It comes at a time when crime and violence appears to be more prevalent in the city.