Clare GRA Rep Renews Call For Minimum Sentence For Assaulting Gardaí

Clare's GRA representative has attributed a recent rise in the number of assault perpetrated against Gardaí to a lack of respect amongst younger people. Figures released to Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell earlier this year revealed that between 2015 and December 2022, 2,080 Gardaí were victims of an assault while on active duty. Meanwhile this week, Justice Minister Helen McEntee has announced that the maximum sentence for assaulting or threatening to assault a Garda has increased from seven to 12 years. Clare Garda Paul Crowley believes the level of respect the public hold for Gardaí has been eroded in recent years which has led to the rise in violence against frontline members.