Cormac O'Keeffe: Garda recruitment target fears in Programme for Government

Frontline gardaí have described as “worrying” the lack of specific targets on garda recruitment in the Programme for Government.
Cormac O'Keeffe: Garda recruitment target fears in Programme for Government
Tue, 16 Jun, 2020 - 18:17

Garda HQ has said that, because of Covid-19, only 275 student gardaí will be recruited in 2020, compared to the planned intake of 700.
Garda HQ has said that, because of Covid-19, only 275 student gardaí will be recruited in 2020, compared to the planned intake of 700.

Frontline gardaí have described as “worrying” the lack of specific targets on garda recruitment in the Programme for Government.

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