Giving policing desk duties to civilians would ‘free up’ 300 gardaí
Garda manpower being absorbed by duplicated roles, says head of Garda Inspectorate
Garda manpower being absorbed by duplicated roles, says head of Garda Inspectorate
Garda Inspectorate says force can’t apprehend bail suspects without court orders
Head of inspectorate says investment alone will not resolve problems besetting force
Inspectorate’s report amounts to a proposal for a new police force
Minister for Justice acknowledges report raises serious concerns
Officers can no longer give the impression the force is not struggling
Head of inspectorate acknowledges input of rank-and-file members
Gardaí not recording offences ‘unacceptable, a neglect of duty and a disciplinary matter’
SF says Government cannot shirk responsibility for ‘serious failings’ in department
Force lacks basic resources, says head of oversight body, Bob Olson
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