Department refuses info on Policing Authority

The Department of Justice has refused to provide any information on the selection process for the chairperson of the forthcoming independent Policing Authority.

An accelerated procedure was put in place by the Government so that the chairperson could play a part in the appointment of the next Garda commissioner and assist in establishing the authority.

The interview process for the Garda Commissioner role has already started, with a second round of interviews expected shortly.