Cuts to The Garda Payroll Budget.
The Irish Independent reports today that the Gardai will have to reduce their numbers by a further 500 members due to budgetary pressures. Initially it was expected that Garda numbers would fall by 1000 this year. Senior Garda Management have already warned Justice Minister Alan Shatter that this level of cuts will mean that they will not be able to provide a full policing service. That in turn raises concerns about the number of Gardai on the beat in towns and cities across the country. Pat was joined by Justice Minister Alan Shatter.
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