Fewer than one-fifth of gardaí who are enrolled have completed new requirements successfully

Garda Kevin Flatley, who died after being struck by a motorbike at checkpoint in May this year. Photo: PA

Garda Kevin Flatley, who died after being struck by a motorbike at checkpoint in May this year. Photo: PA

Ken Foy and Liam Cosgrove

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A detailed risk assessment of the location of a speed checkpoint must be now carried out if a garda is to conduct one alone.

An Garda Síochána has also directed all gardaí, up to the rank of inspector, to undergo a new “out-of-vehicle” safety course, which trains officers on what to do when they leave their vehicles.