First non-garda appointed as Deputy General Secretary of GRA

GRA General Secretary Pat Ennis said the appointment of a civilian to the organisation was "an historic moment".

The Garda Representative Association (GRA) has appointed a non-garda to the position of Deputy General Secretary for the first time.

Philip McAnenly, from Co Monaghan, will take up the role following ratification at the GRA Annual Delegate Conference in Killarney this week.