Gardaí will be allowed to wear turbans and the hijab

Turbans and the hijab will be allowed to be worn by Sikh and Muslim members of the Garda. The new rules were announced by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris as the force opened a recruitment competition for trainees.

In order to encourage candidates from minority communities, An Garda Síochána confirmed it will “consider alterations to the Garda uniform to take account of religious and ethnic requirements subject to operational, and health and safety obligations”.