Urgent Call For Investment In Garda Stations Across West Cork
GRA say that increased manpower isn't being matched with the appropriate facilities
Calls are being made for the upgrade of garda stations in West Cork, many for which are at capacity.
That's according to the Garda Representative Association who say that increased man power isn't being matched with the appropriate facilities.
Many divisions in West Cork are receiving new batches of recruits from Templemore however the GRA say the stations can't cope with increased personnel and already have sub-standard facilities with some gardaí in Bandon working out of porta-cabins.
Jason Collins of the GRA has been telling RedFM News about the current situation in some West Cork garda stations:
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