Control over civilian staff transferred to commissioner

THE Government yesterday transferred control of 1,900 civilian staff working with the gardaí from itself to the Garda Commissioner.

It also announced a garda promotion system has been put in place to ensure the “most capable and most deserving members” will lead the force into the future.

Tánaiste and Justice Minister Michael McDowell signed an order transferring the staff and described it as a “historic day” for the force.