Concerns over loss of Garda protection

THE cash-in-transit industry is “gravely concerned” Garda protection could be curtailed because of budgetary cutbacks.

One of the main companies in the trade said they could not afford to lose Garda escorts at a time criminal gangs were becoming more ruthless.

Alan Jordan, country manager for Brinks Ireland, said the Government should consider “long and hard” the possible consequences of reducing Garda cover.