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Government formation: No targets on garda recruitment numbers - despite featuring in manifestos

The Programme for Government backs ongoing recruitment of gardaí - but has removed previous targets set by the two big parties.

Government formation: No targets on garda recruitment numbers - despite featuring in manifestos

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020 - 18:41

Cormac O’Keeffe

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The Programme for Government backs ongoing recruitment of gardaí – but has removed previous targets set by the two big parties.

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