‘Mixed messaging’ about armed units on patrol in Dublin, says senior garda

The armed support unit will be available to patrolling gardaí (Niall Carson/PA)

The assistant commissioner for the Dublin metropolitan region has clarified what she called “mixed messaging” over armed garda units on patrol in the capital.

On Tuesday, Assistant Commissioner Angela Willis said uniformed gardaí would be supported by armed units as part of efforts to increase garda visibility in the capital.