Justice Minister Claims He's Told Garda Commissioner Clare Needs More Gardaí

The Justice Minister claims he's told the Garda Commissioner that Clare needs more gardaí. Jim O'Callaghan visited Clare earlier this month where he heard from local representatives on the challenges around policing in the county. Just 115 gardaí are currently operating here compared to 200 in 2007, according to Oireachtas data. Responding to Ennistymon Senator Martin Conway in the Seanad, the minister says many people in Clare told him they want to see more boots on the ground.