Garda numbers under fire after raids

A CALL has been made for a designated garda presence in a Co Waterford village after two robberies in recent days.

Following a raid at the post office in Stradbally on Friday last, the home of a local priest was also burgled over the Bank Holiday.

Waterford senator Brendan Kenneally claimed the garda authorities had not replaced an officer that retired in the village two years ago.