Garda recruitment to recommence this year

Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern says recruitment in the Gardaí will re-start before the end of the year.

Ahern made the comments following a meeting with the Garda Commissioner at a passing out parade for new recruits in Templemore this morning.

Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that GRA leadership is being called to a meeting with Commissioner Fachtna Murphy tomorrow to discuss their criticism of the Government during their annual conference in Limerick earlier this week.