There might be Gardai shortages, but surely it can't be so bad that they can't spare a few to be visible patrolling our City centre daily. Is there any other city you've been in around europe over the years that you wouldn't see one officer on duty? It is actually incredible.Can honestly say that in my last three saunters home through town I've not seen a single garda. My mate and I were discussing this and said we'd keep a tally of how many we could spot in our roughly 20 minute walk, other than on Anglesea Street itself which we pass on the way home.
Not seen a garda checkpoint in quite a few weeks either.
On a sidenote, what I have seen is that blooming speed van, everywhere. I know that is a different matter to the gardai themselves though. It was hiding in behind worker's vehicles around the Dunkettle roundabout the day the new lanes opened. Never saw such sneaky shite.