Garda shooting - Thugs need to be stopped

The bravery of Garda Paul Sherlock in confronting the armed thugs in Dublin yesterday was in the best tradition of the force.

He is warmly commended and has all our best wishes for a speedy recovery.

The whole community must ensure that those responsible for his dastardly shooting are taken off the streets. The wounding of Garda Sherlock is a grim reminder of the risks and vital responsibilities that our uniformed gardaí undertake every day. They are ultimately our last line of protection against anarchy and the law of the jungle.