Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for that overview. It is important that people be able to identify with the Garda and recognise their own communities therein. It is also important to be able to reach out to the many different communities, for example, new Irish communities. Will the Minister outline the various measures that are being taken to reach the likes of the new Irish communities?

For many years, we have experienced difficulties in gardaí being able to do their business as Gaeilge. While a stream for this is available, the number of applicants has been low. Many Gaeilgeoirí applied to the Garda directly.

What particular measures is the Minister putting in place to reach these two communities in particular and to ensure that there are further recruits from them?

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