Garda Síochána may be forced to recruit abroad

Jimmy Woulfe, Mid-West Correspondent

At a time when Australia is trying to recruit gardaí to move Down Under, the gardaí may also begin to trawl abroad for new members.

Minister for Justice Michael McDowell recently announced the Government’s desire to see greater representation of ethnic minorities in the Garda Síochána at the most recent garda graduation in Templemore.