Poor radio signals stifle Garda work

GARDAÍ monitoring security cameras for Dublin’s busiest streets spend much of their time answering telephones and have huge difficulties contacting members on the beat because of poor radio signals.

The problems with the monitoring of the Temple Bar, Grafton Street and Dame Street districts are worst during the night when thousands of people are thronging the streets.

Researchers compiling a report on public order offences were told of the difficulties faced by gardaí at Pearse Street station.

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