More gardaí needed, says mayor

I WISH to reply to the letter from Cathal McCarthy (June 20) headlined ‘Priest is right about city problems.’

As a public representative democratically elected by the people of ward 4 in Limerick, I — like other citizens — have the right to issue statements and avail of the local media whenever I deem it appropriate on a matter or issue of concern.

I am never too busy to defend my city and those various statutory, business, community and voluntary organisations that do so much good work in it.