McDowell announces increase in Garda civilian support

Minister for Justice Michael McDowell, today welcomed the commencement of a recruitment campaign for a chief administrative officer and director of communications for An Garda Síochána.

He also announced that the Government has approved his proposal to increase the Garda civilian support staff by a further 300.

The additional 300 administrative support staff being announced today will support the redeployment of uniformed gardaí to outdoor operational duties outside the Greater Dublin area.