Fall in Garda numbers 'begins to stabilise'

Garda numbers appear to be stabilising after a continuous fall over the last three and a half years. Picture: James Connolly

Garda numbers appear to be stabilising after a continuous fall over the last three and a half years, official figures indicate.

New statistics show the Garda strength stood at 13,943 at the end of July, up from 13,892 in June.