30/03/2015

Garda Ombudsman, Inspectorate And Authority Merger To Be Discussed

A proposal to merge the Garda Ombudsman, the Garda Inspectorate and the Policing Authority is to be presented to middle-ranking garda officers today.

The motion is on the agenda for discussion at the annual conference of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors.

Amongst other topics the conference is expected to hear calls for more garda recruitment and the restoration of pay levels.

(MH/CD)

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