Garda Pursuit Training Under Fire | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

A deadly motorway crash involving a car driving the wrong way has reignited urgent calls for proper garda pursuit training, following a similar incident that left eight young men injured. Five lives were lost in Sunday’s collision, and authorities now face mounting pressure to deliver promised training by year’s end — amid skepticism over whether it will be rolled out effectively or at all, especially as major international events loom. Critics argue that training only a few officers per unit won’t suffice, and that broader road safety reforms are equally vital to prevent future tragedies…