Future of top justice official up in the air, just like Garda force

Newly appointed Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald is unlikely to go looking for a scalp in the Garda force or the Department of Justice any time soon, judging by her first few days and actions in government.

The future of Ireland’s policing force, who runs it, and how, all hang in the air.

As of yesterday, the future of the most senior justice official in the State does too.