Residents from Tirellan Heights, Crestwood and Ballin foyle Park estates on the east side of Galway city are to meet senior Garda officers in an effort to end a number of car robberies which have become a major problem in their area.
"There is a lot of concern that the area is being held to ransom by a small number of young thugs who believe they are above the law," said the Minister of State for Health, Mr Frank Fahey.