The GRA are calling for more resources
Summary
This episode of Newstalk Breakfast addresses the rising threat of wrong-way driving on the M50, featuring James Morris-Rowe from the Garda Representative Association. He highlights critical gaps in police training, noting that many officers lack the skills for tactical vehicle containment and advanced pursuit. Morris-Rowe explains that while specialized trainers are currently in England, the full training rollout is a year-long process, leaving frontline Gardaí in a difficult position.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Wrong-way driving incidents on M50
Inquiry into advanced training and recent injuries
Status of Garda training programs and timeline
Current skill levels: Junior vs CBD2 trained officers
Need for tactical vehicle containment training
Resource constraints and operational limbo
Frontline professionalism and interception challenges
Rules of engagement and stopping vehicles pre-motorway
Listener feedback: Proposed severe penalties
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