SF calls for scrapping of Garda Reserve

Sinn Féin is calling for the Garda Reserve to be scrapped in order to save money.

SF calls for scrapping of Garda Reserve

Sinn Féin is calling for the Garda Reserve to be scrapped in order to save money.

The party says the part-time force costs €1.3m per year and this money could be better spent on community policing.

Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh says community policing would have a greater effect on reducing crime than the Garda Reserve.

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