That's according to a defence expert.
It's claimed recruiting more gardaí en masse will not address station staffing issues.
That's according to one defence expert.
It's after new figures showed a quarter of stations across the country have fewer gardaí this year when compared to last year.
133 out of 560 stations suffered a drop in numbers.
Defence and security expert and Mullingar's Declan Power says deployment of existing resources is contributing to the problem:
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
The series continues this weekend.
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
The event is taking place tomorrow.
No Slowing Down With Age As Westmeath Bowlers Shine At 14th Annual National Bowls Competition
Woman Appears In Court Over €280k Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
20kg of cannabis was discovered in the vehicle on the M7 in Portlaoise.
Midlands Emergency Services At The Scene Of Fatal Crash
One person has been killed in the collision.
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Leinster, Munster And Galway
The warning will come into affect tomorrow morning.
Call For More Public Toilets Across The Midlands And Beyond
Nearly 900 public toilet facilities are located throughout the country.
Nearly 600 Patients Waiting For Hospital Beds Across Ireland
20 people are waiting in the midlands.
