Government 'burying head in the sand' on Garda issues

Calum Steele says the people of Ireland, especially those in rural areas, are not getting the police service they deserve.

Ireland has a ratio of one garda for every 370 people, whereas the average in Europe is one police officer to 320 people.

The gardaí not only lack the proper numbers for the size and population of the country, but are also less equipped than many other police forces in developed countries.