Concern at Garda security boss exit

Garda intelligence services have been dealt a blow with the retirement of its chief with uncertainty as to how long it will take to fill his position.

Detective Chief Superintendent Peter Kirwan, who has spent the bulk of his almost 40 years in the security services, departs tomorrow.

Senior garda sources are concerned that no system has been put in place to ensure such a high-priority position in the Garda’s Security and Intelligence Section would be filled without delay and are unclear when that will happen.