National security office urged in Policing Commission report

A new national security body charged with collecting and analysing intelligence from State agencies and coordinating their activities is to be a key recommendation of the forthcoming Policing Commission, the Irish Examiner understands.

The full-time office will be headed by a national security and intelligence coordinator who will report directly to the Taoiseach.

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