KENNY WELCOMES GARDA RECRUITMENT DRIVE

Posted on July 16, 2013 5:40 PM   |   Permanent Link   

Labour TD for Dublin Bay North and Oireachtas Justice Committee member, Sean Kenny, has welcomed the announcement that the Government will be engaging in a major Garda recruitment drive.

"This is excellent news. Garda numbers are required to be kept up in order to fight against crime and to keep our communities safe. This new recruitment drive will address the falling numbers that have arisen as a result of retirements and people leaving the force. It has always been accepted that Garda numbers should not drop below 13,000 and this recruitment of new trainees will ensure that the numbers remain at this vital figure into the future.

"I think the announcement will boost morale in the Garda force. and should also send a very strong signal to the criminal element of this country that the Gardaí are going to be evident in greater numbers in communities to crack down on criminal activities."