Gardaí need tasers for protection in 'more violent' society, says AGSI

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) member said that last year 285 gardaí were assaulted and he believes that arming gardaí with tasers would offer some protection from violence. File photo

Gardaí have called for tasers as protection amid escalating violence in society.

Edward Monaghan, Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) member, said that last year, 285 gardaí were assaulted and he believes that arming gardaí with tasers would offer some protection from violence.