Call to provide detectives with proper firearms training

As revealed by the Irish Examiner, more than 80 detectives in the Cork City Garda Division have informed Garda management that as of July 1 they will not provide 24/7 armed cover because in their view continuing to do so breeches the working time directive and health and safety legislation.
The issue was raised at a county council meeting by Cllr Frank O’Flynn, who is chairman of the Cork County (JPC).