Variations of this policy are used by police bodies across European countries.
The Garda Commissioner is being asked to consider allowing former members of the force to rejoin in retirement to help in community policing.
Former General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, Antoinette Cunningham has written to Commissioner Justin Kelly suggesting the move could alleviate staffing issues across the country.
It's a policy that's used in some form by police bodies in England, Wales, France and Germany.
Former Irish Times Editor, Offaly's Conor Brady, is adding his voice to the calls for a review of the situation.
He says people will be happy to step up:
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