Plans to contract private security operators to patrol Dublin city centre have prompted significant concern. The proposed scheme, advanced by business representatives and the City Regeneration Authority, bypasses existing council structures and has not involved Dublin City Council. Voices including Green Party councillor Janet Horner and civil liberties advocate Olga Cronin argue that such a move lacks necessary political oversight, public scrutiny, and could infringe on civil liberties. Critics stress the need for proper funding and resourcing for existing community safety initiatives before resorting to private security.