Concern is being expressed that West Clare will become alienated once the county’s policing is amalgamated with Tipperary.
Under new changes announced last week, the two counties will merge from next year, while Clare is now included in the new Southern Region, which includes Tipp, Limerick, most of Cork and Kerry.
It’s also likely that there will be a reduction in the number of senior officers, with one Chief Superintendent and four Superintendents planned for each Division.
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Doonbeg Fianna Fáil General Election Candidate Rita McInerney is concerned about the impact on West Clare if the Superintendent is taken out of Kilrush, with the area policed from Tipperary:
