The Garda Commissioner, Justin Kelly, has "quite enjoyed" the hit RTÉ One show The Traitors Ireland, which has prominently featured a member of the force.
The hugely popular Irish version of the reality TV show pulls together more than 20 contestants from all walks of life for a game of deception and subterfuge.
One of the contestants grabbing a significant amount of airtime from the start of the series was Garda Eamon O'Keeffe.
He was selected as one of the first titular "traitors" in the series, which involved him lying about his motivations and allegiances to his fellow contestants.
The traitors are also tasked with "murdering" contestants to remove them from the show.
Speaking to reporters at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly, Commissioner Kelly was asked if he was following Garda O'Keeffe in the programme.
He said: "Myself and my wife have actually watched The Traitors quite a lot and I've quite enjoyed it - so I have seen Eamon on The Traitors.
"It's entertainment - I'm sure you're asking from a work point of view, where it is not on my radar whatsoever. I have lots of more important things to be worrying about than The Traitors.
"I compliment the producers; it is good entertainment."
However, Commissioner Kelly said he has not seen every episode, given his busy schedule.
The Traitors Ireland continues on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.
Catch up on The Traitors Ireland on the RTÉ Player.
Source: Press Association
