The Finance Minister has announced extra gardaí and civilian staff will be hired next year.
The devil will be in the detail of the government's planned garda recruitment drive, according to the group representing frontline members.
The Finance Minister announced an additional 800 Gardaí and 400 civilian staff will be hired in 2022.
Garda Representative Association rep in Westmeath Conor Staunton says it's important the right people are selected for administrative roles:
Ploughing 2026 Live Day Three: Winner of National Brown Bread Baking Championships Crowned
The NPA says 91,000 people attended Screggan yesterday.
Midlands Women Crowned Super Hosts For Hospice Fundraising
Three women across the Midlands are being highlighted for their longtime fundraising efforts for their local hospices.
Air Corps Facing High Numbers of Technician Vacancies
General Secretary of PDFORRA Mucklagh's Gerard Guinan says they must be filled quickly.
Midlands Groups Win GWS Excellence Awards
The National Federation of Group Water Schemes has honoured groups in the Midlands.
National Brown Bread Baking Champions Crowned At Ploughing
Olivia Nash and Cara Wall, both from Dublin, are this year's winners.
Mixed Picture Of Midlands Local Authority Social Housing In New Report
It comes from a new report from the National Oversight and Audit Commission.
Agriculture Minister Criticises Proposed 22% Cut To Next CAP Policy
Minister Heydon is at the Ploughing today alongside EU Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen.
Oireachtas Defence Committee Hears Of Air Corps Vacancy Concerns
PDFORRA's General Secretary has been giving politicians a run down of the air corps' problems.
