Councillors call on Drew Harris to address falling garda numbers in Cork

Recent figures released in the Dáil show there are 132 less gardaí serving in Cork city and county compared to the 1,382 at the end of 2020

Recent figures released in the Dáil show there are 132 less gardaí serving in Cork city and county compared to the 1,382 at the end of 2020. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Cork county councillors want Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to address them in person about falling garda numbers in the region and the particularly the drop in visibility on the beat.

Fianna Fáil councillor Seamus McGrath got unanimous cross-party support from colleagues when he called for the commissioner to meet them claiming “many of our suburbs and towns are not served properly” by the force.