Survey on 'night economy' highlights increasing safety concerns for women

The strategy called for the creation of 'safe spaces' in key night-time areas for visitors and residents, partnership with gardaí to improve overall safety and security and collaboration with the council to identify 'safe waiting spaces' for late-night transport hubs. File photo: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie

Women’s organisations have said that “urgent action” is needed to make women feel safe at night in Dublin if the capital’s night-time economy is to be extended.

Alcohol awareness groups have raised serious concerns at the increased sale of alcohol, saying that it is “a significant driver of violence” on the street and of gender-based assaults.