Cabinet to approve head of Garda review

The Cabinet is to approve the chair of a new root-and- branch review of the Garda today.

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald announced the wide-ranging probe into the Garda in the wake of a series of scandals in recent months.

She is due to update her Cabinet colleagues on the review this morning and will propose a person to fill the role of chairperson for approval.