Minister secures approval to fill 33 senior Garda posts

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has secured cabinet approval to appoint 33 senior garda to fill vacant posts in the force.

He made the announcement yesterday much to the delight of delegates attending the annual Association of Garda Superintendents conference in Athlone, Co Westmeath.

Association president Gerard Smith had earlier told the minister that the country’s economic problems and the related moratorium on recruitment and promotion in the public service has had a serious impact on members of his association.