Report shows 'a lot more work to do' to reform Garda culture

A 'culture of fear' has left gardaí unwilling to take decisions and promoted a 'cover your back' mentality across the organisation, a major review said.

A “culture of fear” has left gardaí unwilling to take decisions and promoted a “cover your back” mentality across the organisation, a major review said.

The rank and file could not speak up about concerns over worries about repercussions, the Cultural Audit said.