A judge says he's worried about a "total breakdown" in social order in Tallaght.
Judge Anthony Halpin has suggested the Civil Defence should be drafted in to help Gardai keep the peace.
The comments in the Irish Times follow a recent spate of violent attacks in Tallaght.
Last weekend Michael Devoys body was found in a remote local area.
The Ballymun man had been wearing a bullet proof vest and had just been released from prison.
While on January 1st Dale Creighton was attacked at a foot bridge at St Dominics Road.
A number of people have appeared before the courts in connection with his death.
Now Judge Anthony Halpin who sits at Tallaght district said that he is seriously concerned about a total breakdown of social order in the area, adding that the assistance of the civil defence might be needed.
However a garda spokesman said that garda management is satisfied that a full and comprehensive policing service is being delivered to the communities of Tallaght.
Sean Crowe, Dublin South West TD for Sinn Fein said that the resources to tackle problems just aren't available:
