The Garda cold case unit, which investigates unsolved homicides and high-profile missing person cases, has had its staffing cut by almost 50% in the past two years.

IT IS alarming to note that the number of gardaí working on so-called cold cases has been halved. A special unit formed to investigate unsolved homicides and high-profile missing person cases, it has brought hope to many families up and down the country.

SEVEN gardaí are to be charged with assault following this year’s May Day rally in Dublin, it was confirmed last night.