‘More than eight out of 10 happy with garda service’

MORE than eight out of 10 people are happy with the overall service from the gardaí, according to a survey.

The Garda Public Attitudes Survey 2005 found 83% of people were satisfied, a drop of 2% from 2004. The survey found satisfaction rates fell in 20 garda divisions, while it improved in four and remained unchanged in one.

There are significant differences within the country, with dissatisfaction rates varying from 8% in Cork West to 26% in Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) South Central.