'Next generation' of garda leaders forming as top security posts change

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has assembled what one observer described as ‘a very fresh team’ to lead An Garda Síochána's security and intelligence services. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

The top posts in An Garda Síochána’s security and intelligence service are set to change as Commissioner Drew Harris assembles the “next generation” of senior leaders in the organisation.

Detective Chief Superintendent Tony Howard, head of the Security & Intelligence (S&I) section, is set to retire at the start of September.