Andrew Carey
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TAKING on some of the most country’s feared criminals was a job that Sean Lynch tackled for more than 30 years – it even saw him lead the investigation into the murder of Shane Geoghegan and the eventual conviction of John Dundon.
Now retired from the force, the 50 year old former Garda is to take on the challenge of local politics after he secured a Fianna Fáil nomination to contest next summer’s local elections.
After being approached by party members to run for a seat on the amalgamated local authority, the father of four is hoping to bring his reputation for getting things done through to a new career in local politics.
Obviously concerned about cutbacks in Garda resources, Mr Lynch now believes he can address the issue in a frank and open manner.
“I don’t want my campaign to focus around the gardaí, because there are many more issues that need to be highlighted. However, it is a great association and I can see what Minister Shatter has done to the morale of the force. They are underpaid, understaffed and under resourced and the facilities in some of the stations need to be seriously addressed.”
“Frontline policing is difficult. You encounter everything from a cot death to a suicide. From a fatal road traffic collision to a murder. The gardai are the first to respond and I don’t think that Minister Shatter knows the reality.”
The Patrickswell resident who will be campaigning in Limerick city and west says that he will not give any empty promises but tackle the most important local issues.
