There are 34 such investigators, who examine the scenes of collisions to determine how serious crashes occurred and whether motorists should be prosecuted. He and his colleagues are concerned such an acute shortage of vital expertise would affect the administration of justice in the courts. VacanciesThe Garda College branch of Agsi believed the matter “needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency”. They were then allowed to drive Garda cars, but not with the lights flashing and sirens on in an emergency situation. When Agsi had previously suggested to Garda HQ that all gardaí receive advance driving training while they were students in the Garda College, this argument had met with resistance.

Source: The Irish Times March 27, 2018 14:03 UTC