The Garda commissioner said the appointment by the Government of 28 senior garda managers will “help to address the critical vacancies” in the organisation.

Overall manpower reduced by 30% in four years even as the drugs trade grows in size and profitability

Gardaí busted a major cocaine factory as part of a nationwide sting involving 419 planned searches and 89 arrests for a range of crimes.

MIDDLE-RANKING gardaí have called for an end to performance-related bonuses to senior officers.