Gardaí seek two deputy chiefs

There will be intense competition for the two positions of deputy Garda commissioners, which are expected to attract applications from both within the force and outside the organisation.

The positions are being filled by open competition for the first time and follow the precedent in the appointment of the current garda commissioner. Until now the appointments were made solely by the Government.

The Public Appointments Service will operate the process, with an independent panel involved in the interview stages, at the end of which recommendations will be submitted to the Government.