'Imperative' gardaí are vaccinated as soon as possible, garda union says

Antoinette Cunningham said the risk of exposure to coronavirus was higher for members of the force. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The general secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI), Antoinette Cunningham and GRA president Frank Thornton have called for gardaí to be prioritised for vaccination on the list of essential workers.

Ms Cunningham told RTÉ radio's Today show that the risk of exposure to the virus was higher for members of the force.