Gardaí fear extended  opening hours will worsen public order problems

Garda HQ has warned the Department of Justice that more public order problems will be the 'inevitable consequence' of proposed laws to extend opening hours.

Garda HQ has warned the Department of Justice that more public order problems will be the “inevitable consequence” of proposed laws to extend opening hours.

According to department officials, Garda management said there were insufficient Garda resources to deal with the existing 2.30am closing times - and that expanding alcohol availability will exacerbate demands “on an already overwhelmed force”.