15 retirements among Garda top brass this year

The Garda top brass will be hit with 15 vacancies this year, according to a report compiled by commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan.

It comes as the Policing Authority launches its first selection competition at chief superintendent level — the second process it has undertaken since being given responsibility for senior appointments by the Government at the start of this year.

Last month, the authority launched a selection competition for an assistant commissioner.