Louth TD Warns Garda Pursuit Training Is Moving Too Slowly Amid Scrambler Crisis - 28/10/2026
Louth Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne has raised concerns over the slow rollout of pursuit training for Gardaí, warning that officers are not being adequately equipped to tackle dangerous driving and anti-social behaviour.
Deputy Byrne raised the issue with Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly at a recent meeting of the Public Accounts Committee, highlighting incidents involving stolen cars, scramblers, e-bikes and e-scooters.
She says thousands of Garda drivers have only basic training, while progress on additional pursuit training is moving too slowly.
The concerns come amid ongoing problems with…
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