Rising number of gardaí resigning shows retention problem 'getting worse' 

A total of 142 gardaí resigned from their jobs by the end of October, up from 114 in September. File picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

There was a large jump in the number of gardaí resigning from the force in October, official figures show.

A total of 142 gardaí resigned from their jobs by the end of the month, up from 114 in September.