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PICS: Gardaí unveil new uniforms to be trialled in Ireland this summer

Published 16:31 29 May 2018 BST

Rudi Kinsella
PICS: Gardaí unveil new uniforms to be trialled in Ireland this summer

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The Garda Representative Association (GRA) have unveiled new Garda uniforms that will be trialled on a pilot scheme at three Garda stations this summer. The three lucky stations to take part will be Tallaght and Henry Street Garda stations in Dublin and Bunclody Garda station in Wexford. The official GRA Twitter account posted the new uniforms on Tuesday, saying: "The Frontline must be safe and comfortable in their uniform. This is the first - important - small step." Pictured below are the armed support uniform and the active duty summer uniform. https://twitter.com/gardarep/status/1001471954447106048 The current Garda uniform has been in use since 2006, and "presents a smart and contemporary look", according to the official Garda website. Maybe it's time for a change...

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PICS: Gardaí unveil new uniforms to be trialled in Ireland this summer