Louth TD Calls for Ban on Catcalling and Harassment of Women in Public Places - 18/08/2025

A pilot project in England sees officers swooping on offenders if female police officers in running gear are subjected to sexual harassmentA local TD is calling for legislation to be introduced to outlaw catcalling and harassment of women in public places.It follows a pilot project by the Surrey police force in England,  which is sending out female officers in running gear, supported by crews nearby.Officers swoop on offenders if the women are subjected to sexually suggestive comments.Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, says she hopes the Justice Minister will consider legislation to tackle the problem.Deputy McGreehan spoke to us this morning on The Agenda about this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.