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# Garda Training

This year
2024
Public 'let down' by lack of training as underqualified garda investigated for responding to armed incident
All time
Over 80% of gardaí not trained to turn on a siren or drive in emergency situations in Dublin district
How much does it cost to train up a garda recruit?
51 bomb disposal callouts this year and 'we receive no training, no guidelines - nothing'