"Garda members are increasingly afraid to carry out any kind of pursuit for fear of prosecution or disciplinary action, which undermines their ability to enforce the law."
"Minister Darragh O'Brien expressed his surprise at the dangerous driving ban imposed on Garda Sean Shields, emphasizing that Grace's Law is intended to remove any grey areas in such cases."
Garda members express fear of prosecution or disciplinary action when attempting to pursue suspects. Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien was surprised by a dangerous driving ban imposed on Garda Sean Shields, who was pursuing illegal scramblers. This incident has raised concerns about the implications of Grace's Law, which aims to clarify legal responsibilities in such situations and eliminate ambiguity regarding police pursuits.
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