Garda numbers hit new low in September 

The Garda Commissioner’s latest monthly report shows that the strength fell from 14,125 at the start of this year to 13,880 at the close of September.

Garda numbers dropped to a new low at the end of September, with a strength of 13,880, including just 11,050 rank and file members.

It brings the overall garda strength to its lowest for more than five years and the number of rank of file gardaí to their lowest in six years.