The Garda Representative Association has threatened effective strike action in early November if the Commissioner does not revoke his decision.

There is an ongoing significant level of discontent among Gardai about the new developments in the force

26 complaints have already been received by Gardaí.

200 recruits are currently attending the Tipperary training college.

The Longford native won his case in the High Court against the Garda Commissioner.

An Open letter to the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris from the people of Longford  has been published this evening concerning  recent violence in the county town

According to the Sinn Fein TD, for any inquiry to be transparent, the Gardaí cannot be involved.

He had hoped to secure an extra two years in the role but the Garda Commissioner refused the request