The Social Democrats have welcomed today’s announcement by the Garda Commissioner that she is retiring – but stress that it must be the first step in robust efforts to rebuild internal morale and public confidence in the force. The party’s co-leader Róisín Shortall TD said: “The departure of the Garda Commissioner must be the start of a fundamental clear out at the top of An Garda Síochána. It is crucial … Continue reading Departure of Garda Commissioner must be start of wider clear out