'Visible Garda presence key to ensuring people feel safe'

Presence of gardaí acts as a deterrent, says Arts Minister

Catherine Martin announced a series of grants to provide funding to museums and cultural centres across the country to host late-night events.

Enhanced visibility of gardaí on streets at night is key to ensuring that people feel safe, Arts Minister Catherine Martin has said.

Ms Martin made the comments as she announced a series of grants to provide funding to museums and cultural centres across the country to host late-night events.