An Garda Síochána and Nóirín O’Sullivan are not the same

Recent events would make you think the interests of Nóirín O’Sullivan are the same as those of An Garda Síochána. It is crucial we make it clear that they’re not, writes Michael Clifford.

The questions about the Garda Commissioner continuing in her role haven’t gone away, you know. If anything, more disturbing questions have recently been added to a list which the Government, and the Policing Authority, need to address.

Nóirín O’Sullivan is named in the terms of reference for the Charleton Tribunal, established to examine whether a smear campaign against Sergeant Maurice McCabe was carried out.