Inside the radical new get tough strategy to tackle surge of shoplifters who are costing Irish businesses 4.4 million euro every day – as department confirm this ruthless new tactic will be unveiled very shortly

The initiative forms part of Jim O’Callaghan’s new Retail Crime Strategy and comes as the CSO recorded 33,913 thefts in the first three months of 2026 – more than 90 incidents every day.

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