Garda numbers must be boosted to deal with rising demands – Drew Harris

Garda Commissioner Dew Harris (left) greeting members of An Garda Siochana (An Garda Siochana/PA)

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said there needs to be an increase in the number of gardai to deal with rising demands on the force.

Mr Harris said An Garda Síochána is under “considerable strain” because of various demands and responsibilities that have to be met.