Civilian drivers 'left in limbo' as Cabinet ministers now have Garda protection officers

Senior sources within the force have confirmed that a number of new luxury cars have been procured, and it is expected that all ministers will be transferred over in the coming weeks.

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is one of nine of the 18 ministers who sit at Cabinet that are now under Garda protection. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

All Fine Gael Cabinet ministers now have Garda protection drivers after being forced to stand down their civilian drivers over the weekend.

A number of civilian ministerial drivers are irate at having been removed from their roles as part of a move to place all Cabinet members under Garda protection.