Morris fallout sparks overhaul

JUSTICE MINISTER Michael McDowell last night announced sweeping reforms of the Garda Síochána in a dramatic response to the damning findings of the Morris reports.

Mr McDowell unveiled 11 amendments to the Garda Síochána Bill, including stringent new accountability requirements and a whistleblowers’ charter that will allow gardaí report fellow officers who they suspect of misconduct or corrupt practices.

The amendments were approved by Cabinet yesterday and were announced by Mr McDowell in the Dáil last night.