Garda Commissioner Drew Harris’ remarks at a passing out parade in Templemore yesterday will inevitably start a new round of that increasingly common shout-down-the-messenger diversion.

It is, amazingly, over half a century since Fagin told his innocent — not for long — charges in Oliver that “You’ve Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two”.

The Policing Authority has said the findings of the Disclosures Tribunal report will drive its work in overseeing the Garda obligations to the community and to ethical behaviour.

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