‘Seeing gardaí on the beat is a deterrent to crime gangs,’ says boutique owner who lost €240,000 in revenue in ram-raid

Businesswoman feared she would lose her life’s work when her business was targeted

Kay Mulcaire of Isobel Boutique in Adare, Co Limerick (centre) says the raid has left her fearing for her future. Pictured with two of her staff Orla Moran and Anne Dowling. Photo: Liam Burke/Press 22

Ralph Riegel

Boutique owner Kay Mulcaire has warned that increased numbers of gardaí on the beat and enhanced garda station opening hours act as a clear deterrent to criminals.