Justin Kelly outlines the two things important to him as the new Garda Commissioner

On his first day in the job, Justin Kelly reached out to garda members and told them he appreciates the 'pressures and challenges' they face

New Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly said that over the coming days and months, he wanted to hear from members and staff, in visits to stations and offices and through the upcoming Cultural Audit. Picture: Government Information Service

New Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has said the organisation “must strengthen” its capabilities to counter rapidly emerging threats to front-line policing, organised crime and national security.

On his first day in the job, Mr Kelly reached out to garda members and told them he appreciates the “pressures and challenges” they face.