Garda HQ sees issues in PSNI cross-border policing report 

HQ sees legal, political and practical difficulties to cross-border policing moves

The PSNI South Armagh Policing Review was published this week by Chief Constable Simon Byrne.

Statements in a PSNI report that gardaí agreed to recommendations for greater cross-border policing, including so-called hot pursuits and cross-border accountability bodies, do not reflect Garda HQ policy, the Irish Examiner understands.

It is understood that Garda HQ was not aware of the contents of the report before its completion and sees major legal, political, operational and safety issues with its recommendations. The PSNI South Armagh Policing Review was published this week by Chief Constable Simon Byrne.