and as an operational inspector in An Garda Siochana, I can tell you I certainly did, because we have been struggling with uniform for years and looking for a new uniform,” she added.

Former Garda assistant Commissioner Doctor Pat Leahy told The Pat Kenny Show that he is not a fan of the change.

“[They] presented a modern addition to the garda uniform similar to styles people have become familiar with in Europe and the U.S.” Some officers did comment that it “reduced the physical ...