Not particularly, Irleand is a relatively homogeneous country. There has been an uptick in the last few years in drug gang related murders due to a feud between two pretty brutal drug cartels (the leader of one now controls an international cartel from Dubai and rather outrageously is the promoter behind the Tyson Fury Vs Anthony Joshua heavyweight boxing fight). I think this has probably lead to an increase in gun carrying by Gardai (Irish police service).
Have to agree, so, that a gun not carried cannot be used.
Just out of curiosity, is police violence and discrimination a problem in Ireland? Outside of Northern Ireland, off course.