Doubts over 1,000 extra garda recruits as defence and cyber get extra funds

The department estimate that 464 gardaí will “go through” Templemore College altogether this year. Photo: Andy Jay

Garda staff associations have expressed doubt over Government announcements that 1,000 student gardaí will be recruited next year under Budget 2023.

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors said they had concerns the target – the standout pledge in the Justice vote - was “aspirational rather than achievable”.