Frustration has been expressed locally over the lack of Gardaí allocated to the north west region.
In recent days it emerged that just one Garda has taken up a new position across the Sligo-Leitrim and Donegal divisions.
The appointment was confirmed on the latest appointments and allocations published by the Garda Press Office.
Ballymote-Tubbercurry Independent Councillor Michael Clarke says in a time when rural policing is needed, more must be done to attract new members to the force:
