Only 50 more frontline gardaí this year despite recruitment campaigns

The Garda Commissioner’s November report to the Policing Authority indicates a strength of 11,178 rank and file gardaí — up just 51 from October 2023. File picture: Denis Minihane

There are only 50 more frontline gardaí in place now compared to this time last year, despite recruitment campaigns, new figures show.

The garda strength stands at 14,074, as at the end of October, including 11,178 rank and file gardaí.