Garda numbers continue to fall in Kinahan cartel districts

Garda districts at the coalface of tackling gangs affiliated to the Kinahan cartel have seen a drop of almost 30% in staffing.

Official figures show that Kevin St Garda Station and Kilmainham Garda Station have been severely hit by cuts since 2010.

The drop has continued in 2017 despite renewed recruitment, partly due to retirements and transfers to specialist units.