Seanad debates

Wednesday, 5 February 2003

The role of the traffic corps has been discussed and apparently finds favour from all political parties. Visibility is all important. Senator Quinn has suggested that the traffic corps could possibly be started by retired members of the Garda Síochána, regardless of their previous rank. Some would already have the necessary training while others would require training with the new equipment. Gardaí can normally retire after 30 years of service and many retire between the ages of 50 and 52 years. Some might welcome a return to the ranks in the traffic corps. We could also perhaps look at extending the compulsory retirement age of 57 years for members willing to serve. While these are matters for debate, they should be considered in the context of the establishment of the much needed traffic corps.

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