Retiring Longford superintendent commended for tackling crime families and drug issues
Senator Micheál Carrigy pays tribute to Superintendent Seamus Boyle
The role of a retiring superintendent from Longford in tackling crime families was praised by Senator Micheál Carrigy.
"As the Leader will know, counties Longford, Roscommon and Mayo are now in one Garda area. Our local superintendent, Seamus Boyle, retired recently. I wish him well. He is from Longford and served there for the last number of years," Senator Carrigy said.
Senator Carrigy also stressed the importance of retaining a senior garda officer role in the county, following the retirement of Supt Boyle.
"He was extremely proactive in tackling many of the crime families, tackling the drug issues and working with CAB to make sure we take down those families that are involved in causing such damage within our communities.
"I wish him well on his retirement but also thank him for his service.
"We want to make sure in Longford, with the reconfiguration which took place, that we have that superintendent role in our county. It would be poor going forward within the Garda Síochána that we would not have a senior officer based in our county. I put that on record and ask that it be highlighted," Senator Carrigy said.