McDowell considers quota for immigrants in gardaí

TÁNAISTE and Justice Minister Michael McDowell said he may introduce quotas in the future to ensure that the Garda Síochána has sufficient members from different ethnic backgrounds.

Mr McDowell told the Irish Examiner that he was absolutely determined to increase minority representation in the gardaí.

He said it would be a “significant disaster” if a disenfranchised racial minority of second generation immigrants emerged in Ireland.