Nóirín O’Sullivan's future unsure as Varadkar to 'demand accountability' from Gardaí if elected

Leo Varadkar has issued a thinly veiled threat at Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan, saying people losing their jobs over scandals “needs to happen a little bit more in the public sector”.

He said that while he still supports Ireland’s most senior garda, there is a need for “individual accountability” when controversies emerge.

Asked specifically about whether he still has confidence in Ms O’Sullivan amid a flurry of fresh garda college revelations — including a 2008 audit revealed in today’s Irish Examiner showing the facility’s “laundry” account was used for loans, donations and entertainment costs for officers — Mr Varadkar said: “I do.”