Councillor Gavin Pepper and Councillor Malachy Steenson expressed outrage after a proposal to discuss Dublin's escalating crime crisis was rejected by their fellow councillors. Following the vote, Steenson called the situation a 'disgrace' and described the meeting as a 'farce,' while Pepper labeled it a 'joke.' In protest, they shouted 'shame on you' and left the chamber. This incident occurred in the wake of a knife attack in Stoneybatter, where three individuals were seriously injured, raising concerns about public safety and police investigations into attempted murder in the area.
Councillor Malachy Steenson described the meeting as a 'farce' after a proposal to discuss Dublin's 'crime crisis' was voted down, expressing his disgrace.
Independent Councillor Gavin Pepper termed the situation a 'joke' before both he and Councillor Steenson left in protest shouting 'shame on you'.
The knife attack in Stoneybatter saw three victims suffer injuries, prompting serious concern and investigation by Gardaí into potential attempted murder.
Lord Mayor Emma Blain's casual remark, 'Goodnight, close the door behind you, thank you,' contrasted sharply with the heated exchange and ensuing applause from remaining councillors.
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