While Garda Commissioner Drew Harris did not take questions from journalists at the launch, Minister for Justice Simon Harris TD told media he was confident serious shortcomings in the way the Garda answered and responded to 999 calls had been resolved.
While Mr Harris did not take questions from journalists at the launch on Friday, Minister for Justice Simon Harris TD told the media he was confident serious shortcomings in the way the Garda answered and responded to 999 calls had been resolved.
While violence and antisocial behaviour had been a concern, especially in Dublin, for some time, the Minister said any decision around the creation of a transport bureau within the Garda was a matter for the commissioner. The Minister added that the Garda College in Templemore, Co Tipperary, had been closed for periods during the pandemic and about 1,000 fewer gardaí were recruited and trained than planned. However, new intakes of recruits would take place “every 10 or 11 weeks” through this year.
“This move will provide a more efficient delivery of service and will result in great interagency co-operation, particularly in the area of major event management and major emergency response.”
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