‘Critical’ Garda posts still unfilled

Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan has been refused 18 of the 46 senior managers she requested from the Government.

The Government on Wednesday agreed to the promotion of 28 Garda bosses: 10 chief superintendents and 18 superintendents.

The decision followed a letter from the commissioner to the Department of Justice at the end of June requesting the “immediate appointment” of 46 senior managers.