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Should there be harsher punishments for ‘aggressive’ and intoxicated beggars?

A Cork City Councillor has called for harsher penalties for those found to be public intoxicated ...

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15.54 30 Aug 2024


Should there be harsher punishments for ‘aggressive’ and intoxicated beggars?


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15.54 30 Aug 2024


A Cork City Councillor has called for harsher penalties for those found to be public intoxicated and aggressively begging in hopes to tackle anti-social behaviour.

What is ‘aggressive’ begging? And will this actually work?

Kieran is joined by Cllr. Shane O’Callaghan and Fergus Finlay, Columnist for the Irish Examiner to discuss.


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