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Should the Gardaí bring back retired members?

The former General Secretary of AGSI is calling for retired Gardaí to return on a voluntary basis...

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11.54 27 Aug 2026


Should the Gardaí bring back retired members?


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11.54 27 Aug 2026


The former General Secretary of AGSI is calling for retired Gardaí to return on a voluntary basis to help tackle the force’s soaring overtime bill, which rose from €97m in 2020 to €197m in 2024.

Could bringing experienced retired members back help ease pressure on serving Gardaí and increase their presence on Irish streets?

Guest host Clare McKenna is joined by listeners to discuss.


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