Gardaí need 500 new recruits a year, Commissioner claims

The Garda Commissioner said more than 500 new recruits are needed per year to ensure the force can effectively combat crime.

The Irish Independent reports this morning that Nóirín O'Sullivan has told the government the current intake of 300 recruits into the Garda College in Templemore will only keep the strength of the force "at a standstill".