Justice Minister to face renewed pressure for special taskforce to deal with violence against Gardai

The Garda Representative Association President says the Government and Garda management has an obligation to put measures in place to reduce violence against the force.

Justice Minister Simon Harris is to face renewed pressure to set up a special taskforce to deal with violence against gardaí today, following a spate of assaults against members of the force in recent months.

Donegal based Garda Brendan O’Connor is the GRA President, he says the increased danger is adding to the ongoing recruitment and retention crisis:

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