The interim Garda Commissioner says he shares the concerns of mid-ranking gardaí about the lack of supervision of new recruits. On day two of the annual ASGI conference taking place in Tullow, there were calls by middle-ranking gardaí for at least 160 new sergeants to be promoted to the force. Acting Commissioner Donal O'Cualain says the lack of supervisors is a legacy issue that will be addressed by the summer. [timgcap= Acting Garda Commissioner Donal O'Cualain pictured with former Commissioner Noirin O'Sullivan. ]NoirinOSullivanDonalOCualain29Sept16_large.jpg[/timg]However, he admits that it’s a matter of concern, particularly considering ongoing issues within the force.

Source: Evening echo March 27, 2018 17:03 UTC