
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: