US EditionJustin Kelly appointed as new Garda Commissioner
COUNTY DUBLIN, IRELAND, JUL 29 – Justin Kelly, with over 30 years in policing and expertise in organised crime and national security, will lead An Garda Síochána after a rigorous selection process involving 14 candidates.
- Justin Kelly has been named to lead An Garda Síochána, succeeding Drew Harris, who will step down as Commissioner on September 1st after serving seven years.
- The appointment followed a rigorous selection process that began in May and included 14 candidates, two interviews, and a presentation before the Cabinet confirmation.
- Justin Kelly has over 30 years of policing experience within An Garda Síochána, including roles in organised crime, national security, cybercrime, and law enforcement capacity building in Bosnia Herzegovina.
- Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan expressed his satisfaction that Justin Kelly has been selected for the position of Commissioner of An Garda Síochána, highlighting Kelly’s extensive leadership background and suitability for the role.
- Kelly inherits unresolved challenges like recruitment and retention crises and morale issues within the force, which the Garda Representative Association says require urgent attention.
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NEWS: Government of Ireland announces Justin Kelly as country’s new national police commissioner - AML Intelligence
By AML Intelligence Correspondents THE GOVERNMENT of Ireland has appointed Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly the country’s new national police (An Garda Siochana) Commissioner. Commissioner Kelly, who has attended the last two ‘European Anti-Financial Crime Summits,’ in Dublin replaces incumbent Drew Harris. Deputy Commissioner Kelly has served over 30 years at all ranks in An Garda Síochána (AGS) and was appointed Deputy Commissioner Security, S…
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