Garda exodus: nearly a quarter leaving force are resigning rather than retiring

Garda Representative Association says issues around low morale need to be addressed

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April 05 2022 02:30 AM

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Nearly a quarter of the gardaí who left the force last year resigned rather than retired, figures seen by the Irish Independent reveal.

Garda management have been accused of supplying figures to the Policing Authority which do not accurately reflect the numbers of gardaí and sergeants actually available for work.