Varadkar reiterates Government support for Garda Commissioner

The Taoiseach said Drew Harris had ‘full authority under the law’ (Brian Lawless/PA)

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has reiterated the Government’s support for the Garda Commissioner, saying Drew Harris had “full authority” to remain in the role in the face of a confidence vote from rank-and-file members.

The Garda Representative Association (GRA) is balloting members amid a deepening dispute over Mr Harris’s plans to change the rostering system within the force.