Key Garda posts filled in fight against crime and terrorism

GARDA Commissioner Fachtna Murphy has filled a number of key senior positions in the fight against organised crime and terrorism.

In total, 13 officers have been promoted – three to chief superintendent and 10 to superintendent – and a further 20 officers have been transferred.

In the most senior appointment, Assistant Commissioner Noreen O’Sullivan has moved from human resource management to crime and security in Garda headquarters. She will have overall responsibility for crime policy and security issues, including combating subversive groups.