Victim-centered offices to open in every Garda division

An estimated 56 staff — half gardaí and half civilians — are being recruited to run offices dedicated to victim services around the country.

Gardaí confirmed that training is due to start next Monday and that they expect to have victim services offices in all 28 Garda divisions by the middle of the year.

The offices will provide information and supports to victims and will be able to track their cases through the criminal justice system.