No disciplinary proceedings should be taken against two gardaí after a firearm was lost in Dublin city centre last year, says the Garda watchdog.

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC)  has launched an investigation into the temporary loss of a Garda sub-machine gun and ammunition, citing reports of an “apparent lack of security” in the incident.

Gardaí today, displayed a significant haul of Guns and Drugs at Garda Headquarters, Phoenix Park, Dublin.

ALTHOUGH it is neither advisable nor wise to attempt to “justify” the activities of the Provisional IRA during its violent campaign, some clarity is called for given the recent incident whereby the son of a member of the army of this state who was killed confronted Martin McGuinness.

GARDAÍ have warned gun enthusiasts to ensure their weapons are properly secured after three firearms, including a Glock semi-automatic pistol, were stolen from a house in north Cork.