It is understood the recruits will enrol in two groups of 125 and Justice Minister Francis Fitzgerald is expected to make the announcement when she addresses the AGSI conference later today.
Meanwhile delegates there are asking for an increase in tactical training amid concerns about the type of weapons being used by criminals
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When called out to an incident, the first responder is a patrol car followed, if needed, by a local detective branch car.
Detective says some gardaí feel their training in dealing with firearms is inadequate, when they're faced by armed criminals:
