Garda numbers sufficient to cope with no-deal Brexit, says Flanagan

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has said that sufficient Garda numbers and resources are ready for a no-deal Brexit and any new policing demands for the Border area. His comments come with just three weeks to go until the March 29 Brexit deadline and amid concern that any disorderly Brexit could impact on the peace process.

At the attestation of over 200 new gardaí at the Garda College in Templemore, Co Tipperary, Mr Flanagan said the force was prepared for Brexit. He was asked about plans to deploy more gardaí to the Border over Brexit.