Irish Examiner view: Garda appointment is a welcome step to tackling rural crime

The appointment of Fermoy-based Superintendent Michael Corbett as An Garda Síochána's rural crime lead will help reassure communities that feel vulnerable

Garda Superintendent Michael Corbett has been appointed as An Garda Síochána's first rural crime lead. File picture: Dan Linehan

In debates on crime in Ireland, urban lawlessness can often be the default focus, which is understandable given incidents such as the one in Donaghmede yesterday.

However, a garda appointment this week seeks to address any imbalance implied in that focus.