Michael Clifford: Commissioner's opposition could damage attempts to reform Gardaí

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said he has "serious concerns" about new legislation drafted to provide for changes to the force

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said he has "serious concerns" about new legislation drafted to provide for changes to the force. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Drew Harris is not a happy camper. 

The garda commissioner believes that the legislature is in danger of making a dog’s dinner of garda reform. He has written to the Oireachtas justice committee to outline his concerns on new proposed laws to oversee the functioning of An Garda Síochána.