Policing Authority: We will be 'unrelenting and undeviating' in using statutory powers

The Policing Authority will warn the Government if it believes planned new oversight structures will result in a “diminution” of the independence and vigour of oversight of An Garda Siochana, the authority's new chairperson has said.

In his first public comments since being appointed, Bob Collins said the authority will be “unrelenting and undeviating” in using its statutory powers to advise the minister of justice of any such danger.