More training needed for garda units dealing with victims of sexual and domestic violence

The introduction of a questionnaire in the northwest  for victims of domestic violence has resulted in helping gardaí to bring stronger cases against offenders,

Face-to-face training is needed for gardaí in units dealing with victims of sexual and domestic violence needs.

That is the call from Sergeant Michael Bracken from the Cavan-Monaghan garda division. He was speaking at the annual conference of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors in Killarney, which concludes this afternoon.