It could happen, sooner, then people think, Civilians, will be Asked to, Patrol their Local Areas at night, not enough Gardai, they are leaving, by the Week. Who would Blame them?

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‘Three or four times I rang in sick because, mentally, I just couldn’t go into work’ – Former garda on why he quit the force

A garda who is one of 144 members to resign this year has said that stress as well as pressure to fulfil the “unrealistic expectations of management” were the main reasons he quit the force. PIC: Stock image
A garda who is one of 144 members to resign this year has said that stress as well as pressure to fulfil the “unrealistic expectations of management” were the main reasons he quit the force.

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A garda who is one of 144 members to resign this year has said that stress as well as pressure to fulfil the “unrealistic expectations of management” were the main reasons he quit the force.

In the past month, 15 gardaí have resigned, while the Garda Representative Association (GRA) has repeatedly said that the issue of recruitment and retention will worsen if more isn’t done to support gardaí.

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