Seanad debates
Thursday, 3 April 2003
Crime Levels: Statements.
10:30 am
Michael Finucane (Fine Gael)
A clear commitment was made to providing an extra 2,000 gardaĆ but what is happening? The retirement age for gardaĆ is 57 years but many retire at 50, 51 or 52 after 30 years' service. There is a consequential brain drain from the Garda of experienced officers. Many are leaving out of sheer frustration with the work.
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