Where are the extra gardaí?

CRIME and corruption seem to be the order of the day. We need more gardaí on our streets – talk shops are not good enough!

Where are the extra gardaí?
Wed, 04 Dec, 2002 - 00:00

We all know of areas around our towns and cities where it is not safe to venture out day or night, and we know that when criminals are caught, tried and sentenced, they are likely to be back on the streets in weeks.

The latest statistics show that serious offences have increased again.

Where are the 2,000 extra gardaí promised during the election?

Kevin Stapleton,

College Green,

Ennis,

Co Clare

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