This follows a head-on collision on the M9 near Athy in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The vast majority of Gardaí lack the appropriate training to engage in vehicle pursuits.
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors says most of the force aren't even allowed to turn on their squad car's blue lights.
Five teenagers were killed, and a family left in hospital with serious injuries, following a head-on collision on the M9 near Athy in the early hours of Sunday morning.
President of the AGSI Declan Higgins says Gardaí are left totally exposed by current legislation and a lack of training:
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