Garda Representative Association says retaining Garda is becoming a problematic issue that must be addressed
“The issues around the sharp rise in violent attacks on our members, as well as problems with the recruitment and retention of gardaí within the force, have caused deep concern within our rank,” Mr O’Connor said. “The GRA hopes to have full engagement and participation regarding this taskforce and hopes a formal announcement from the Government will be forthcoming.
The Garda and Department of Justice have said 1,000 new Garda members would be recruited this year, pointing out Garda numbers were at record levels when the pandemic halted recruitment in 2020, while spending on the force was also at an all-time high.Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has previously stated recruitment targets were aimed at expanding the force to 15,000 sworn members.
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