The Garda Representative Association (GRA) say more needs to be done to protect members of the force following an attack on officers in Ballyfermot, Co Dublin

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris made the pledge after a spate of recent assaults on officers

Freedom of Information figures released to Newstalk show that 243 members of the force were assaulted since 2021

Almost 400 officers have resigned since 2018, according to new figures

Gardaí had a dual role to play in such circumstances – to provide support for the community, but also to conduct a full investigation, Mr O'Connor told RTÉ Radio’s Today with Claire Byrne show.

The president of the Garda Representative Association (GRA) urges victims of coercive control to come forward, "Your rights will be vindicated. Justice will be served".