Changes in the force have been at a snail’s pace, and met with a degree of resistance from members that is more associated with children, writes Michael Clifford

Nóirín O’Sullivan has had luck on her side but she will have to perform her new role under greater scrutiny than any of her predecessors have faced, writes Michael Clifford

A report into the penalty points system is to be published by the Garda Inspectorate later today.

THE Garda Ombudsman Commission, which will officially start operating next Wednesday, is expected to deal with an estimated 4,000 complaints annually against members of the garda force.