Why does Ireland feel more unsafe than it used to?
Let's look at the growing sense of insecurity across Ireland, from rising violent crime and repeat offenders, to a justice system that struggles to intervene early or enforce consequences. Headlines tell one story, lived experience tells another, and somewhere in between sits a broken system that isn’t working for victims, communities, or even Gardaí.
We examine how weak sentencing, lack of early social intervention, addiction services gaps, and a revolving-door justice system have created a situation where serious offenders face little deterrent and ordinary people feel the effects every day.
We explore crime in Ireland, law and order, policing, sentencing, youth crime, addiction, and why so many violent offenders remain free despite long conviction histories. If you’ve ever wondered why antisocial behaviour feels more normalised, why trust in institutions is eroding, or why Ireland’s justice system feels out of step with public expectations, this episode is for you.
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