A significant number of gardai working in the Road Policing Unit have deliberately ignored offences, according to a damning report.
An independent review engaged with 100 gardai involved in road policing across six divisions.
Researchers found the majority of gardai were productive but say a significant cohort were disinterested and have a poor worth ethic.
They say some gardai allegedly hide the patrol car out of sight to deliberately avoid work.
Assistant Commissioner Paula Hillman says the report made for difficult reading………
