140 garda trainees and reserves to support policing of Level 5 restrictions

“It takes true mettle to come forward at a critical period in the country’s fight against this virus and be prepared to give it all to protecting the public from the frontline," the Garda Commissioner said.

Some 140 garda trainees and reserves have been attested today to support the policing of Covid-19 Level 5 restrictions.

71 new gardaí and 69 garda reserves will be used as part of the organisation’s response to maximise front-line capacity.