Leaders: No place for vigilantism and intolerance

Leading politicians, local authority chiefs, and a Garda chief superintendent have defended Waterford’s reputation in the light of the recent harassment of residents in the city.

In a letter issued via the Waterford City and County Council website and sent to national newspapers, the 10 civic leaders described the city as relatively crime-free and a safe place to live.

It expressed concern that widespread media coverage and commentary following incidents that occurred on the nights of October 25 and 26 is harmful to Waterford’s reputation.