Defence Forces told there were legal concerns about sending unit overseas
Figures show more than €200,000 recently paid out due to property damage in raids
Garda College facilities allow for training in handgun use but not heavier weapons
Three incidents left suspects injured after gardaí intentionally fired their weapons
More than quarter were carrying firearms when process began last year
Original story of how Garda was established as unarmed force is a matter of contention
Commissioner rejects claims force not always able to deal with terror and gun attacks
Garda Representative Association says force not equipped to deal with organised crime
Search operation follows the arrest of four men on Thursday
Bollard at Garda Headquarters damaged vehicle due to malfunction
PSNI vehicle carrying Harris damaged by security bollards
Incident occurred during raid carried out by Emergency Response Unit in Dublin
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