Garda Commissioner has McEntee's 'absolute confidence' ahead of no-confidence vote

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris did not attend Friday's passing out ceremony. File picture

The Minister for Justice has pledged full confidence in Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and called for dialogue as rank-and-file members prepare to vote on a motion of no confidence in him.

The Garda Representative Association announced on Wednesday evening that its members would be balloted, mainly because of the commissioner's decision to discontinue an emergency covid-19 roster introduced during the pandemic.