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Galway may follow Waterford's lead on public park behaviour

The city of Galway may be poised to follow Waterford's example, by clamping down on anti-social b...
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10.15 23 Jun 2015


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Galway may follow Waterford's lead on public park behaviour

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10.15 23 Jun 2015


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The city of Galway may be poised to follow Waterford's example, by clamping down on anti-social behaviour.

Waterford City and County Council has banned smoking and cursing in public parks.

The Irish Examiner says it is in a bid to curb anti-social behaviour in its and public spaces.

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The authority has decided to ban the use of obscene or profane language in these areas.

It is part of a raft of new rules - which also bans smoking, including e-cigarettes.

In terms of cursing, the paper reports the rules are aimed at protecting children while they use playgrounds and other public areas.

It is hoped they will see children not being subjected to aggressive language or behaviour.

Anyone who breaks the rules could face a fine of €1,270.

Architect Dermot Bannon told Newstalk Lunchtime we need to move towards a more European model.

Meanwhile in Galway similar bye laws have been drafted by Fianna Fail Councillor Peter Keane, who told the Last Word he wants life guards to help save the city from anti-social behaviour:

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