Tackling Retail Crime

  In this episode of Fianna Fáil: In Our Own Words, Tony McCormack TD, Fianna Fail’s Spokesperson on Small and Medium Enterprises and Michael Walsh, former Garda Crime Prevention Officer and Security Expert discuss the growing issue of retail crime, its real personal and economic impact on businesses and communities. From the frustration felt by retailers to the revolving door of repeat offending, we discuss the fact that last year alone over  €1.6 billion worth of goods were stolen in this country through shoplifting and organised retail crime We look to solutions, deterrents while focusing on the Programme for Government commitment to publish Retail Crime Strategy with targeted actions to reduce this type of crime and support affected businesses. We discuss the importance of involving frontline stakeholders in the consultation process and what more can be done to protect hardworking people who simply want to run their businesses in safety.