Garda associations do not believe 15,000 target can be met
The Garda Representative Association and the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors told the Oireachtas justice committee of their doubts about plans to beef up the headcount in the force. Stock picture: Alamy
Two Garda staff associations, representing the bulk of members, do not believe that Government targets to increase the Garda strength to 15,000 in five years can be met.
The Garda Representative Association (GRA) and the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) also said the morale crisis among members stems from a belief that Garda management is “not listening” to their concerns.
