Paul Williams: ‘Toxic and stifling’ – why rock-bottom garda morale must be taken seriously before it’s too late
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris’s soundbites gave the probably unintended impression corruption is rampant. Composite image (Photos Kyran O'Brien & Getty)
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The state of garda morale – specifically the lack of it – is regularly cited by representative groups to illustrate the collective emotional response of their members to the challenges they face on either side of the station door.
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