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flag Ireland’s police still lack drug testing for officers and staff five years after promising it, despite advanced regulations.

flag Ireland’s police force, An Garda Siochana, still lacks a drug testing program nearly five years after announcing plans, due to delays in finalizing complex regulations. flag The Department of Justice says the rules are at an advanced stage but no rollout date has been set. flag Once in place, testing—already standard in other police forces and the military—would be managed by the Garda Anti-Corruption Unit, with results requiring medical review for legitimate medication. flag New recruits are tested, but active officers and civilian staff are not. flag Opposition parties have criticized the delay, citing concerns over corruption, public trust, and past incidents involving missing drugs.

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