Minister for Justice admits massive reduction in garda numbers

The Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has admitted there has been a massive reduction in garda numbers.

Minister for Justice admits massive reduction in garda numbers
Fri, 22 Jan, 2016 - 08:40

The Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has admitted there has been a massive reduction in garda numbers.

During the Celtic Tiger there were 14,500 Gardaí - but now there are just 12,800.

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