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Six Garda divisions have both the lowest satisfaction with gardai and greatest fears in relation to crime.
A new survey found that, of 25 Garda divisions, Waterford/Kilkenny, Limerick, Dublin Metropolitan Region West, Carlow/Kildare, Cork City and Cork North have the biggest issues in relation to crime.
However, the survey of 10,000 people shows these divisions, apart from Dublin West, did not have the highest rates for recorded crime.
The Garda Public Attitudes Survey 2008, carried out by Millward Brown IMS for the Garda Research Unit, found overall satisfaction rates towards the gardaí was 81%, similar to 2007.
Satisfaction rates increased in 12 Garda divisions, but fell in 13. The highest rate was in Sligo/Leitrim (89%), while the lowest was in Waterford/Kilkenny (71%).
Limerick and Dublin West were behind Waterford/Kilkenny is terms of dissatisfaction.
People were also asked about their satisfaction with Garda visibility at local level. On average, 65% of people expressed satisfaction, a rise from 62% in 2007.
By cormac O'Keeffe, Irish Examiner
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