Garda shake-up to hit serious crime

A MAJOR reorganisation of senior garda management in the Mid-West kicks in today with Limerick getting its first detective superintendent.

Det Supt Jim Browne, a native of Mallow, will have responsibly for all detective units in the Limerick division.

He has been a member of the garda for more than 30 years and served most of his career as a member of the Limerick detective branch. He also spent a number of years in Monaghan.