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It's hoped the allocation of new Gardaí to Shannon will act as a significant deterrent to criminal and anti-social activity. There had been conflicting estimates over the number of new personnel due to arrive in the town this month, with government parties earlier expecting 15 members and An Garda Siochána anticipating 7. Following a meeting with Clare Superintendent John Ryan, Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan says she's been assured that 12 new Gardaí have now taken up residence. The Shannon Deputy says there's also been movements to get more CCTV in the area amid a rise in drug, assault and offensive weapon offences.