Senior garda rejects claim force needs better leadership on gay rights issues
Adam Long, a board member of the National Lesbian and Gay Federation, told a meeting of the Limerick City and County joint policing committee that while there was an appreciation by individual gardaí on the beat of problems lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people face, they often feel isolated when dealing with some members of the force who can be hostile.
Chief Supt David Sheahan told the meeting he was ‘miffed’ by Mr Long’s claim and outlined steps that had been taken to ensure good contact with the LGBT community.
