'Terrifying evidence' proves uniformed gardaí 'need more armed support,' says GRA

It comes after a court heard how a number of bullets fired from a high-powered rifle missed officers by inches in a shooting rampage

Vice President of the GRA, Garda Brendan O'Connor, has called for more armed back-up for officers. File photo

The Garda Representative Association has called for a full review of how better to protect unarmed officers when confronted with armed aggressors.

The call was made by Vice President of the GRA, Garda Brendan O'Connor, following the sentencing of Stephen Dowling at Letterkenny Circuit Court today.