Ongoing vandalism sees removal of local defibrillator

A statement was released this week.

Published: Sat 16 Apr 2022, 11:46 AM

A defibrillator in Monaghan town is to be removed following a spate of vandalism.

The device, located at the tax office in the town, has been subject to ongoing damage over recent months, necessitating its removal for repairs and replacement.

Monaghan County Council this week announced it will now be removed permanently following another incident.

Unfortunately, the defibrillator located outside the Motor Tax Office in Monaghan Town has been damaged yet again and will now be permanently removed from this location.

There are defibrillators available at the Glen Road Council Office, Machinery Yard and Fire Station. pic.twitter.com/CTGFFxEdlN
— Monaghan County Council (@MonaghanCoCo) April 14, 2022

It says other defibrillators will be available at the Council Offices on the Glen Road, at the Council machinery yard and at the Fire Station, just off the town's bypass.

There have been calls in recent years for harsh sentences for those found responsible for the damage or theft of the life saving devices.