Calls for more Gardai to tackle increasing crime figures episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 2 MIN

Calls for more Gardai to tackle increasing crime figures

from Ocean FM News Reports

There are renewed calls for more Gardai to be stationed in the North West in the wake of the latest crime figures. The statistics released this week show that an average of fourteen homes were burgled every day in the first half of the year. Reports of aggravated burglary have fallen by almost a quarter compared to the same time in 2024. Cllr Michael Clarke says the issue of crime remains a major challenge for rural communities and says last week's damning report into the roads policing unit has also caused great concern:   

NOW PLAYING

Calls for more Gardai to tackle increasing crime figures

0:00 2:14

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Ocean FM News Reports?

This episode is 2 minutes long.

When was this Ocean FM News Reports episode published?

This episode was published on August 19, 2025.

What is this episode about?

There are renewed calls for more Gardai to be stationed in the North West in the wake of the latest crime figures. The statistics released this week show that an average of fourteen homes were burgled every day in the first half of the year. Reports...

Can I download this Ocean FM News Reports episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!