There was confusion last night as to when Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan received sanction from the Department of Justice to take a six-week holiday, writes Cormac O'Keeffe.

Latest: Fianna Fáil has again expressed its desire to see Garda Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan resign her post.

Garda drug units across the country have seen their numbers slashed by 30% in the last four years, figures reveal.