Garda promotion system remains 'jobs for the boys'

A garda superintendent, in a protected disclosure, explained why he felt he could not identify himself, indicating that he feared for his future career prospects. File picture

A garda superintendent has submitted a protected disclosure claiming malpractice in the system of senior promotions within the force. 

The superintendent makes a series of allegations about the promotions system which amount to a claim that it remains a ‘jobs for the boys’ system rather than one designed to promote merit.