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Wed 11 Nov 2006Sweeping changes in Garda structures proposedSweeping changes in the structure of An Garda Síochána, involving the employment of civilians at all levels in the force from senior management to clerical grades, have been proposed in two expert reports, write Stephen Collins, Political Correspondent and Conor Lally, Crime Correspondent.The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Michael McDowell, has welcomed the recommendations and promised to implement them as quickly as possible.