A Sligo Leitrim TD says the fact that 24 gardai have been suspended from duty so far this year is hugely concerning.
Justice Minister Heather Humphreys has confirmed that 41 officers were suspended in all of last year, and 21 in 2019.
There’s been an increase since Drew Harris was appointed Garda commissioner three years ago.
Sinn Féin’s justice spokesman, Martin Kenny, says the new figures are concerning.
