There’s renewed concern about the future of rural garda stations across Clare with news the Justice Minister is seeking further closures.
Alan Shatter has said policing isn’t about buildings and insists the move will get more officers from out behind the desk and on the beat.
The Garda Commissioner is currently in the process of identifying how many of the 700 plus stations nationwide will be closed, in addition to those officially shut last week -including Carrigaholt in West Clare.
With the spotlight now back on stations such as Doonbeg, Labasheeda, Broadford and Inagh – Kildysart Fine Gael Councillor Oliver Garry’s fearful for their future while Kilmaley Councillor Tom McNamara believes further closures will result in a rise in crime levels across the affected communities.
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