An Garda suíocháin' – 'Chatting bench' for gardaí and public launched in Tipperary

The initiative was officially launched in Roscrea last Friday

Pictured at the launch of the Roscrea bench are Superintendent Eddie Golden, Sergeant Darren Owens, Monty Franks, Jack Flynn, Cllr Shane Lee, Garda Kay Gaynor, Inspector Myles. Picture: Garda Info

Gardaí in Tipperary have launched a new initiative to help members of the public to get more familiar with their local garda.

The new Garda "chatting bench" in Roscrea will give people the opportunity to sit down and talk to a garda officer at an allotted time each week.