Attempts or threats to murder, assaults, harassment and burglaries are all down during the third quarter of 2023.

Brendan Smith says this follows "continued efforts" to secure increased resources for the area.

Chief Superintendent Alan McGovern said the scheme will also give gardaí a chance to check in on elderly members of the community.

Ten drivers were arrested on suspicion of drink driving and one arrest was made for drug driving.

James Morrisroe says some gardaí are living their lives as the "walking wounded".

30 assaults on gardaí in the region occurred last year.