Level of garda strength in Mayo is revealed

THERE are 363 gardaí in the Mayo division, the county's joint policing committee was told.

There are also 14 probationary members, 10 of whom will be returning to the garda college soon.

However, it is hoped they will be replaced.

On vacancies, a new sergeant is being appointed in Foxford in the coming weeks.

An inspector has also been allocated to Swinford, and Inspector Senan Wall has been welcomed to Castlebar station, having transferred from Galway.

The force is planning to recruit 325 new members next year and it is hoped that Mayo will get its share of them.