Séamus Healy (Tipperary South, Workers and Unemployed Action Group) | Oireachtas source

There is none or very few dedicated community gardaí as they are being called here, there and everywhere to cover other areas. There is an essential need for community gardaí to talk, interact, liaise with and get to know young people in order to get them on board at an early age. The community garda system is in danger of breaking down.

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