By News Highland – October 18, 2013 WhatsApp Previous article58-year-old Kieran McLaughlin to appear in court in Derry tomorrow charged with murder of Barry McCroryNext articleGlenswilly & Killybegs set for County Final battle News Highland Twitter Pinterest Almost 10,000 appointments cancelled in Saolta Hospital Group this week The Vice Chairperson of the Donegal Joint Policing Committee has said that smart policing will never replace the tried and tested model of having gardai on the beat, particularly in rural areas.Cllr Patrick Mc Gowan was speaking at a special meeting of Donegal County Council to discuss recent crime in the county, particularly aggravated burglaries.Cllr Mc Gowan said garda numbers remains a key issue in Donegal………[podcast]http://www.highlandradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pmgow530.mp3[/podcast]Among those attending the meeting is Superintendent Andy Archbold, who told the meeting that he was there to observe and take the concerns of the members back to the Chief Superintendent. He stressed he would not be taking questions, or addressing specific issues. WhatsApp Need for issues with Mica redress scheme to be addressed raised in Seanad also Twitter LUH system challenged by however, work to reduce risk to patients ongoing – Dr Hamilton Business Matters Ep 45 – Boyd Robinson, Annette Houston & Michael Margey Google+ Facebook News RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Calls for maternity restrictions to be lifted at LUH Smart Policing “no substitute” for gardai on the beat – Mc Gowan Guidelines for reopening of hospitality sector published Pinterest Google+ Facebook read more