A redundancy scheme for senior gardaí is expected to get the approval of the Government today.

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan is bringing the €6.5 million plan to the Cabinet this morning for approval.

It will see 30 senior garda jobs cut, with senior figures asked to retire before 60 with a severance package.

It includes 20 superintendents, eight chief superintendents and two assistant commissioners.

Those who take the voluntary package are expected to get six months pay on top of their normal pension and lump sum packages.

The almost 14% reduction in senior management is to take account of the new, streamlined divisional structuring of the force.

Source: An Garda Síochána

It's expected the package will cost €6.5 million in 2020.

A voluntary severance package is also being offered to civilian garda staff at the assistant secretary level - however, those jobs will be replaced.

It's expected the programme will be rolled out over the coming weeks and close at the end of January 2020.

Reporting by Sean Defoe

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