A Monaghan woman says fall in garda numbers for Monaghan is sobering and shocking.
Aontu rep for Monaghan, Olivia Larkin was reacting to yet another decrease in Garda numbers in Monaghan.
New figures show a 6.7% drop between 2024 and 2025, with staffing levels falling from 178 to 166.
Ms. Larkin says the reduction comes despite ongoing concerns around crime and anti-social behaviour in areas like Carrickmacross.
She is calling on the Justice Minister to urgently address Garda resources in Monaghan and across the region.