The post of Garda commissioner will become vacant in June of next year when Drew Harris finishes his tenure. But who will take up the reins after he goes? For a whole lot of reasons, it is vital that the State has a plan.
Policing only comes onto the political agenda when its shortcomings provide an opportunity to attack the Government. We have seen this again with the response to the riots in Dublin last week.
The various arms of the country’s Justice structures all have separate and distinct roles. While they operate independently of each other they are also expected to liaise closely to ensure the safety of the State. That’s not happening and all is not well with the system.
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