‘Their sacrifice has not been in vain,’ Harris tells ceremony for gardaí who died in service

A total of 89 officers have lost their lives while in working in the service of the State since the force was formed.During the event, Ms McEntee said recent years had seen new challenges emerge with a “tiny criminal minority” targeting the most vulnerable.

Delivering her speech, Ms McEntee said the annual memorial day is consistently “one of the most moving events of the year”.“It is you, the men and women of An Garda Síochána who keep us safe from harm every single day. Ms McEntee added: “In the two years since, the country has again seen many changes and, of course, new challenges have emerged.“Violence and intimidation targeted first and foremost at the most vulnerable people in our society and we have once again seen An Garda Síochána meeting these challenges with courage, with honour and respect for the public at the core of everything that they do.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the sacrifice of gardaí who lost their lives had not been in vain.

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