Radical overhaul of garda recruitment is being considered

Gardaí participating in the passing out parade of Intake 235 last week as they graduate from Garda College Templemore. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

Satellite garda training centres, home study, and direct hiring of specialists are to be considered as part of a “radical” reform of garda recruitment procedures.

The measures are being examined in an effort to recruit thousands more gardaí into the organisation, which is far from reaching the long-running target of 15,000 gardaí.