Garda recruitment embargo to end

An Garda Síochána can begin recruiting from next year after Justice Minister Alan Shatter announced the lifting of the embargo.

The move follows talks between Mr Shatter and the Minister for Public Expenditure, Brendan Howlin

Mr Shatter made the announcement at Templemore Garda College, where 100 members of the Garda Reserve graduated, bringing the reserve to 1,163. Garda numbers now stand at just over 13,200.