The Government has appointed current Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly as the new Garda Commissioner.

He will replace Drew Harris when he retires on September 1st.

The role, with a salary of at least 314 thousand euro, will see Mr. Kelly appointed to a five-year term or until the retirement age of 62.

Former Garda Sergeant in Donegal, Christy Galligan says policing needs to change, and he hopes the new commissioner oversees that: