The Garda Representative Association is calling for a review of the current operating policing model.
That's according to Eddie Walsh, a representative of the Kerry branch of the GRA.
The association is holding it's annual conference in Killarney this week.
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Mr Walsh said that at least 2000 Gardaí are needed nationwide, with a shortage of 40 to 50 in Kerry.
He has also called for a fraud unit in every county in Ireland, stating that there is currently no such unit in Kerry.
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As well as this, he has also said that pay and conditions need to be addressed.
The annual GRA conference is taking place in Killarney over two days this week.
