It should be acknowledged that the role of the Garda has changed since the 1950s. The force now has additional duties such as increased general office work, community policing, specialist criminal squads working with the CAB, an anti-racism role, immigration units, sexual attacks units, drugs units and overseas duties. Therefore, its role has changed quite dramatically since its establishment. It should be reformed to meet the challenges of a different era and a rapidly growing society. As we are in the era of a multicultural society, there is a need for linguistic and various other cultural skills.