31 new members of an Garda Siochana will be based in the North West of the Country.

 

The figures were confirmed this morning.

 

When it comes to the latest allocations of 206, 94 are going to Dublin, 56 will be deployed to the Easter Region and 25 to the South of the Country.

 

Currently there are over 14, 700 Gardai in the state.

 

While welcoming the local allocation former Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Justice and Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny says the numbers will not go far enough help address the shortage of officers in Sligo Leitrim and Donegal.

 

 

31 new members of an Garda Siochana will be based in the North West of the Country.
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The figures were confirmed this morning.
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When it comes to the latest allocations of 206, 94 are going to Dublin, 56 will be deployed to the Easter Region and 25 to the South of the Country.
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Currently there are over 14, 700 Gardai in the state.
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While welcoming the local allocation former Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Justice and Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny says the numbers will not go far enough help address the shortage of officers in Sligo Leitrim and Donegal.
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