New Garda Commissioner considering wider use of Tasers

Justin Kelly made the remarks at his first press conference on Tuesday, having been appointed to the role on Monday.

Mr Kelly said he was “delighted and honoured” to be appointed Garda Commissioner, characterising it is a “huge privilege”.

The Commissioner, who noted that Tasers were already in use by some units, said he will give “careful consideration” to expanding their use to frontline gardai.

Mr Kelly said there would be a pilot scheme around such an expansion and a “slow build-up”, adding: “We won’t rush into it.”

He said it would be “unlikely” that it would get to a point where every garda would be issued with the device.

Meanwhile, he said that increasing engagement with victims of crime would be among his priorities, particularly those who have suffered domestic violence.

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