Garda HQ wants powers to run undercover garda corruption probes

Justice Minister Helen McEntee and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris at a parade of new recruits at the Garda Training College in Templemore last month. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews

Garda HQ is calling for legal powers to run undercover investigations to test gardaí for corruption.

The organisation wants the Garda Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) to have stronger powers — but needs clear laws to authorise it.