Cork-born garda appointed assistant commissioner

A CORK-born garda who has been involved in several high-profile investigations, including the raid on the Northern Bank, has been appointed to the rank of assistant commissioner.

Tony Quilter, who is currently serving as a detective chief superintendent in Dublin, was born in Charleville and is the son of the late Sergeant Matt Quilter, who served in several stations in Cork city and county prior to his death.

Tony Quilter entered the garda force in 1982 and his first posting was to Pearse Street, Dublin.