According to new figures from An Garda Síochána, Garda numbers in Clare are at their highest level in two years.
2025 saw a net increase of 10 gardaí in the county, bringing the total to 298 members stationed across Clare last December — an increase of 3.5% rise on the previous year.
But while overall numbers are up, the picture varies locally.
Ennis has seen a slight drop, with numbers falling from 114 to 110. In contrast, Shannon recorded a significant boost, rising from 58 to 71 members, and Crusheen also saw an increase. Meanwhile, Kilrush experienced a small decline.
Nationally, 56 new officers joined the Roads Policing Unit last year — but just one of those has been assigned to Clare.
The Chair of Clare's Local Community Safety Partnership Pj Ryan joined Sally-Ann Barrett in studio to discuss these new figures.
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