'Hard decisions' on rosters for Garda bosses amid fears drugs unit numbers could be cut

The new Garda roster is due to come into effect in November. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Garda bosses are facing “hard decisions” on how to staff the new Garda roster amid concerns the number of gardaí working in key areas including divisional drugs units and detective units may be significantly reduced.

The country’s divisional officers, the chief superintendents, have to submit their proposals by today for the new roster, which is due to come into effect in November.