466 gardai have been injured after being physically attacked on duty over the past two years.
466 gardai have been injured after being physically attacked on duty over the past two years.
There were 223 assaults in 2020 - rising to 243 last year.
Three gardai got serious head injuries in 2021, while others received fractures, dislocations and open wounds.
Dave Conroy, from the Garda Representative Association, says some officers have to retire due to assaults.
Bray Teen’s Bail Revoked Over Breaches Linked to Local Man’s Death
Bray teenager Kyle O’Connor has had his bail revoked after allegedly breaching multiple conditions while awaiting trial over the death of Willie Moorehouse.
Devastating Blow As 100 Jobs To Go As Merck Life Science Plant Operations To Close In Arklow
The facility, which manufactures ingredients for pharmaceutical products, was acquired by Merck in 2015 and currently employs around 100 staff.
178 Wicklow Homeowners Have Successfully Tapped Into The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant
Over €2.75 million in government grants has restored 51 vacant properties across the county as Minister for Housing warns against the scourge of dereliction
Wicklow's Hurling And Camogie Stars Earn International Rules Call-Ups
The Irish camogie and hurling squads for the International Rules Series in Inverness have been confirmed
Bray To Greystones Cliff Walk Campaigners To Oversee Open Public Meeting On Long-Standing Closure
There are increasing concerns from local businesses and the wider community with the ongoing closure of the Cliff Walk and the urgent need for action by Wicklow County Council
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