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A garda has been killed after being struck by a motorcycle at a speed checkpoint in north Dublin this afternoon.
The officer, who was a highly respected family man, aged in his 40s, was based in a traffic unit in the Dublin area.
It is understood the officer was conducting a speed checkpoint in the Lanestown area when the collision occurred.
The garda was critically injured at the scene and pronounced dead a short time later. The motorcyclist also suffered serious injuries.
Several garda units, including the Armed Response Unit could be seen racing to the scene on the Old Swords Road, between Swords and Balbriggan after lunchtime.
A section of road has been cordoned off with emergency services at the scene. There are resulting tailbacks on routes nearby, including around Junction 6 on the M1 southbound.
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General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI), Ronan Clogher, described the news as “devastating” and called it “a dark day” for An Garda Síochána.
“We are in shock and numbed at the news this afternoon. No garda shift is ever routine, but this one has ended in the most horrendous of circumstances,” he said.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased member. It is not easy for garda colleagues today so please keep them in your thoughts.”
AGSI president Declan Higgins said the association will provide all their support to members, garda colleagues and their families at this tragic time.
He has also appealed to members of the public to heed garda appeals for information. “I would ask the public to respond to calls for any information as they work on this investigation. There will be tough days ahead and we really ask for the public’s support.”
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