Garda chief says zero tolerance approach during Galway festivals is impossible

Speaking at this week's Joint Policing Committee, Tom Curley said he organised a glass-free zone in the Latin Quarter area in 2007 which has been successful.Councillor Frank Fahy told the meeting that he feels companies like Diageo shouldn't be able to take over the city on days such as Arthur's Day.He added that he regularly sees bottles being used as weapons.Chief Superintendent Curley there could be up to 30 thousand people on Quay Street and Shop Street during festivals and he doesn't have the manpower to monitor every single breach of a bye-law.The Chief Superintendent said that a lot of money is generated for Galway by various festivals such as the Races and the Arts Festival and said 'we can't lose sight of that'.The Chief says that Garda preparations for the Races will begin shortly and that they can tailor their policy to make it safer.