At least 13 of the Taoiseach’s staff, including the Government press secretary and his deputy, have been given pay rises amounting to over €31,000.

MORE than 30 gardaí were found guilty of serious breaches of discipline over the past 18 months, according to a Garda watchdog.

GARDAÍ from ethnic communities may be allowed to wear turbans on duty in a bid to attract members to the force.