Gardaí to use findings from 'groundbreaking' Limerick pilot scheme in future policy 

The joint pilot involved garda members, a clinical mental health nurse specialist, a social worker, and a social care worker

The report reveals that Cast intervention prevented an estimated 133 Section 12 detentions, 61 emergency department presentations, and five arrests, while identifying 19 cases suitable for diversion from prosecution.

An Garda Síochána has said it will use the findings of a new report into a progressive mental health policing pilot in Limerick to inform future policies in the sector.

The University of Limerick (UL) said the Community Access Support Team (Cast), a pilot initiative rolled out in Limerick Garda Station, is a “groundbreaking” new way of managing individuals presenting with mental health crises.