Former Donegal Garda Sergeant hopes new Commissioner will deliver policing change

The Government has appointed current Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly as the new Garda Commissioner.

He will replace Drew Harris when he retires on September 1st.

The role, with a salary of at least €314,000, will see Mr Kelly appointed to a five-year term or until the retirement age of 62.

Former Garda Sergeant in Donegal, Christy Galligan, says policing needs to change, and he hopes the new commissioner oversees that:

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