30+ ring buoys stolen/disappeared in Dublin within a month, raising public safety concerns.

Dublin City Council has reported over 30 ring buoy thefts or disappearances within a month, raising concerns about public safety and emergency preparedness. The council is appealing to the public not to remove or steal the life-saving devices, reminding that tampering or theft is a criminal offense, and those caught will face prosecution. The thefts cost approximately €20,000 annually to replace, prompting the council to consider implementing low-cost technology solutions, such as sensors, to monitor and alert local authorities when buoys go missing.