Garda rank and file welcome moves as uniform(ity) makes way for diversity

Rank-and-file gardaí have welcomed moves to open up the force to religious and ethnic minorities by allowing members wear turbans, hijabs and possibly other items of cultural importance.

But they warn that the transformation of the force to one that fully reflects the diverse make-up of Irish society will take some time as the numbers from minority communities will need to increase by up to 36 times.