Who appoints the Garda Commissioner?

the Government of Ireland
The Garda Commissioner is appointed by the Government of Ireland (Cabinet), on the recommendation of the Minister for Justice. The Commissioner reports to the Minister for Justice, in charge of the Department of Justice, of which the Garda Síochána is a state agency.

Are Northern Ireland police called Garda?

The Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), renamed the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) in 2001, is the direct descendants of that force, while a new police force — the Garda Síochána — was set up in the Irish Free State (Republic of Ireland since 1949).

When did Drew Harris become Garda Commissioner?

26 June 2018
Following an international selection process which included a salary increase to €250,000 to attract interest, Harris was announced as the new Garda Commissioner on 26 June 2018, becoming the first Commissioner to be appointed from outside of the Garda Síochána.

Where is Drew Harris from?

Belfast, United Kingdom
Drew Harris/Place of birth

Who is head of the Gardai?

Commissioner Drew Harris
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, head of the Policing Authority Bob Collins, head of the Garda Inspectorate Mark Toland and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) have all criticised the Government’s plans for Garda reform.

How do I contact the Garda Commissioner?

Call 999/112 or your local Garda Station if an immediate response is required. Address: Garda Headquarters, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, D08 HN3X.

What do Irish call police?

Garda Síochána
Law enforcement in Ireland The Republic of Ireland has one national civilian police force, called “An Garda Síochána”, meaning ‘Guardians of the Peace of Ireland’. It has 14,500 staff members and provides both local and national law enforcement services. It is commonly referred to as “Garda”.

What does the Garda Commissioner do?

Office of the Garda Commissioner The general direction and control of An Garda Síochána is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. He is responsible to the Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform, who in turn is accountable to the Dáil (the Irish legislature) for the activities of the Service.

Who is the present Garda Commissioner?

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, head of the Policing Authority Bob Collins, head of the Garda Inspectorate Mark Toland and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) have all criticised the Government’s plans for Garda reform.

What age is Drew Harris?

56 years (April 5, 1965)
Drew Harris/Age

Is there a height requirement to join An Garda Siochana?

The minimum height requirement to become a member of the Garda Síochana is to be abolished. Minister for Justice John O’Donoghue announced that the height requirement for new members of An Garda Síochána is to be removed.

Who is the new Garda Commissioner of Ireland?

PSNI’s Drew Harris appointed Garda commissioner. Read more about sharing. PSNI Deputy Chief Constable Drew Harris has been appointed as the new head of the police in the Republic of Ireland. The appointment is for a five-year term and Mr Harris, who will receive an annual salary of €250,000 (£200,300), will take up the post in September.

Who is the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána?

Career Highlights: Commissioner Drew Harris had 34 years policing experience with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) before joining An Garda Síochána. In his current role as Commissioner of An Garda Síochána he has responsibility for both Policing and State Security for Ireland.

What is the Garda Síochána facing in relation to whistleblower cases?

An Garda Síochána has faced severe criticisms for its handling of a number of scandals. Commissioner O’Sullivan retired after she faced intense criticism over a number of issues, including the treatment of police whistleblowers which is now the subject of a tribunal.