Nóirín O’Sullivan criticised for trip to US

Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan is under fire for attending a police conference in California this week as efforts continue to avert a major strike by members of the force.

Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe

Ms O’Sullivan and Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald attended official events abroad this week, as talks continue to address garda demands for increased pay.

Ms O’Sullivan was accused of having “ill-judgement” yesterday and being “out of touch” in deciding to attend the chief of police conference in San Diego this week. One TD even went as far as claiming the garda chief was “sunning” herself on a junket-but later withdrew this claim.