Clare Government TD Says Garda Policing Model On ‘A Rat Race’ To Creating ‘Bad Will’ In Community

A Clare Government TD believes the policing model of An Garda Siochana is headed on a ‘rat race’ and is creating ‘bad will’ within the community.

Deputies have been debating a new bill that looks to roll out a new operations model for the force and a smaller number of Garda divisions, including a proposed merger between Clare and Tipperary.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, who is due to attend a meeting of Clare’s Joint Policing Committee next month, insists the new look model would increase Garda visibility and provide more resources on the frontline.

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However, Clare Fianna Fail Deputy Cathal Crowe believes Commissioner Harris’ vision may remove the right for Gardai to use discretion in their work.