Gardaí will have resources to provide 'effective policing', pledges Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told a meeting with Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and Deputy Commissioner Anne Marie McMahon the Government would ensure the service has what it needs in terms of resources, personnel and legislation

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris had a meeting with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on Monday. Picture Colin Keegan/ Collins 

Leo Varadkar has assured Garda Commissioner Drew Harris the force will have the resources it needs to provide “effective policing”.

The new Taoiseach held his first face-to-face meeting with the commissioner since taking up office on Saturday.