Ireland's Gardaí to Test Tasers for Officer Safety

Irish police, An Garda Síochána, to trial tasers for frontline officers amid rising attacks. Justice Minister Jim OCallaghan presents pilot project to Irish Cabinet. Tánaiste Simon Harris supports move, citing officer safety concerns. Nearly one thousand attacks on gardaí last year, with three hundred serious. Garda Representative Association Vice President Niall Hodgins welcomes decision. Irish Council for Civil Liberties expresses concerns, questioning necessity and effectiveness of tasers. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.