Recent unease in Carrickmacross raised with justice minister today. The Cathaoirleach of the Carrickmacross/Castleblayney Municipal District; Cllr PJ O'Hanlon; spoke at length earlier today with Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan.
Indeed, the local councillor raised a number of issues with the Minister. Issues highlighted in Carrickmacross in recent weeks.
Furthermore, Cllr PJ O'Hanlon confirmed that the justice minister said he was very aware of the issues in the town.
Moreover, Minister O'Callaghan confirmed that the recent extra Garda visibility in the town will be on a permeant basis going forward. Ronan Gargan has been speaking to Cllr O'Hanlon, following his discussions with the justice minister.