Senior Garda conference in Templemore

A new policing model is set to be rolled out by Gardai in the new year.

It will aim to streamline investigations and bring greater transparency to the force's activities.

An early form of the plan was outlined at a conference of senior members at the Templemore Garda College over the weekend, according to the Irish Independent.

However delegates were also told that a 'full management team' is necessary for the plan to be properly rolled out.

At the moment, two deputy commissioners are among the vacancies being advertised.