'Shocking' incidents like Cherry Orchard has an impact on all members of An Garda Síochána.
That's according to James Morrisroe, who is the GRA representative for the Cavan/Monaghan district.
Speaking to Northern Sound, in relation to an incident where a Garda car was rammed by joyriders in Dublin earlier this week - Garda Morrisroe said "no amount of training" could prepare you for something of that nature.
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He says morale across the force is at an "all time low" adding that he doesn't know any frontline Garda who hasn't been assaulted in the course of their duty.
As a result, Garda Morrisroe says 'more needs to be done' to protect members and has called for a mandatory prison sentence to be introduced:
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