Agency calls for garda task force

JUSTICE Minister Michael McDowell was urged yesterday to set up a special garda task force in Limerick to tackle the city’s growing crime problem.

The agency which is spearheading the civic pride advertising campaign “I Am From Limerick” believes a special task force must be deployed full-time to sort out this problem.

“The situation in Limerick is unique and I believe that Mr McDowell must make a special case and ensure a garda task force is set up immediately,” Limerick Co-ordination Office chairwoman Kay McGuinness said.