O’Sullivan ‘may well have to resign’ over Garda controversies

A Fine Gael junior minister has said under-fire Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan “may well have to resign” from her position due to the escalating series of controversies facing the force.

The newly appointed minister of state for Local Government and Electoral Reform, John Paul Phelan, confirmed the move may occur due to the “appalling” revelations about the force.

Speaking on RTÉ Radio’s Claire Byrne Show on Saturday, Mr Phelan said no decisions should be made until a number of investigations into garda controversies take place.