Justice minister signals visit to community hit by 'joyriding'

Local Sinn Féin councillor Daithí Doolan welcomed the planned visit: 'It’s hugely important that the minister visits Cherry Orchard. She really needs to see for herself the challenges this community faces and hears from residents the solutions.'

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has signalled she will visit the community in Cherry Orchard to hear first-hand how they have been affected by the scourge of "joyriding" after Monday’s incident. 

The minister also revealed she had “spoken directly” with the Garda commander in the area, in addition to speaking to Garda Commissioner Drew Harris.