Gardaí to 'press' minister on violent attacks

Frontline gardaí say violence in Ballyfermot reinforces the need for task force

A screengrab from the violent incident in Ballyfermot.

The Garda Representative Association (GRA) will “press home” the urgent need to set up a special task force to deal with violence against gardaí when it meets Justice Minister Simon Harris on Monday.

The GRA also wants the task force to deal with rising resignations from the organisation and worsening morale among members on the frontline.