Garda to poll crime victims on service level

The views of crime victims and non-Irish people about gardaí will be directly sought in a regular survey about to be undertaken for the force.

An Garda Síochána wants the telephone survey of at least 1,500 people carried out every three months to monitor satisfaction and trust in the service, seek views on crime, and to gather suggestions on how the force’s work can be improved.

Among the key areas to be examined will be attitudes on how well the force is managed, its focus on tackling crime, and its efforts to improve.