Appeal over garda station closures

Following on from the increased crime in rural areas, a local councillor has sought the retention of Garda stations in rural areas that have been targeted by criminals in recent months.

With a review of one-Garda stations currently being undertaken, Cllr Micheál Carrigy has proposed that the Minister for Justice would treat the issue of rural Garda stations sensitively.

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