There’s a call for more so called “pop up Garda stations” to be set up around the country.
The scheme has been implemented in Wexford where Gardai established a short lived base in areas that lack a full Garda presence.
The drop in the number of officers on the beat in recent years has left some communities feeling left behind.
Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne says it might only be a temporary solution but it’s an effective one:
