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Thursday, 20 October 2022 06:48

A Meath West TD says it's a worrying trend.

The number of gardai quitting the force early is at the highest level in at least five years.

There were 77 resignations in 2018 - but that rose to 95 last year.

399 people have left the force early in less than five years, aside from normal retirements.

Aontu leader and Meath West TD Peadar Toibin says it's a worrying trend - with 86 resigning so far this year.

President of the Garda Representative Association, Brendan O'Connor, says poor working conditions are a factor:

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